Injury Crash
West Plains Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway BB
Incident record
July 10, 2026
3:00 p.m.
HWY BB mile marker 2 miles north of West Plains
West Plains, Howell County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 86°F · 12 mph wind
Report body
A 33-year-old West Plains man suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Highway BB, about two miles north of West Plains, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the man was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer southbound when the vehicle was involved in the crash. He was transported for medical treatment following the incident, the patrol's online crash report states.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The crash, logged as incident 260289658, was investigated by Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved, and there were no fatalities.
This report may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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