Injury Crash

West Plains Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway AB

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 9, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 9, 2026

Time

3:15 p.m.

Roadway

HWY AB

Location

West Plains, Howell County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A 61-year-old West Plains woman suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway AB, about four miles west of West Plains, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred on November 9, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m., the Patrol reported. The driver was operating a 2015 Chevrolet westbound at the time of the incident, according to the crash report.

Following the crash, the woman was transported for medical treatment for injuries described as minor, the Patrol said.

The case has been logged as crash incident 260474542 and falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G. No other vehicles were reported involved.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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