Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 17 West of Houston Injures Plato Man
Incident record
October 25, 2026
9:25 a.m.
Highway 17
Houston, Texas County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on Highway 17 about three miles west of Houston left one driver with minor injuries on the morning of Oct. 25, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The Patrol reported that a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, both traveling southbound, were involved in the collision at approximately 9:25 a.m. in Texas County.
A 62-year-old man from Plato sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other injuries or fatalities were reported among those involved.
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash, which was logged under incident number 260452457.
Details surrounding how the collision occurred have not been released. The Patrol's report confirms the vehicles, their direction of travel, and the location of the crash, but does not include additional information about the circumstances leading up to the impact.
This report will be updated as officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol release further information about the crash.
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Missouri accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
- Fault rule
- Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
- Citations
- RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
- Crash report agency
- Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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