Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on Route CC Leaves Gainesville Woman Seriously Injured
Incident record
September 17, 2026
6:20 p.m.
Missouri Route CC
West Plains, Howell County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 88°F · 0.01 in precip · 5 mph wind
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A crash involving two westbound vehicles on Missouri Route CC left one driver with serious injuries Thursday evening, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred around 6:20 p.m. on September 17, 2026, about four miles west of West Plains in Howell County, the Patrol reported. Troop G investigated the crash, which involved a 2002 Chevrolet S-10 and a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado, both traveling in the same direction on Route CC.
According to the Patrol's report, the driver of the S-10, a 67-year-old man from West Plains, was not injured but was transported for medical evaluation. The driver of the Colorado, an 80-year-old woman from Gainesville, sustained serious injuries and was also taken for medical treatment.
Weather data for the area at the time of the crash indicated light drizzle was falling, with a temperature near 88 degrees.
No additional details about the sequence of events leading to the crash have been released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report remains preliminary, and further findings may be added as the investigation continues.
This report will be updated if officials release additional information.
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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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