Injury Crash
West Plains Intersection Crash Injures One, MSHP Reports
Incident record
July 30, 2026
11:02 a.m.
Bill Verden at Jan Howard
West Plains, Howell County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Bill Verden and Jan Howard in West Plains left one driver with minor injuries, according to a preliminary Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.
The collision happened at 11:02 a.m. on July 30, 2026, and involved a 2021 Nissan Frontier traveling north and a 2019 Toyota Highlander traveling south, the Patrol's report states.
A 65-year-old West Plains woman driving one of the vehicles suffered minor injuries in the crash, according to the Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported, and details on which vehicle she was operating have not been specified in the preliminary report.
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation. The crash has been logged under incident report number 260320905.
No additional information about the cause of the crash or citations, if any, has been released.
This report is based on preliminary findings from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release more 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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