Injury Crash

Woman Seriously Injured, Juvenile Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Houston, MO

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 16, 2026

Time

1:20 a.m.

Roadway

US 63

Location

Houston, Texas County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 33-year-old woman was seriously injured and a juvenile passenger suffered minor injuries early Friday when their SUV crashed on US 63 about five miles south of Houston, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash happened around 1:20 a.m. in Texas County and involved a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe that was traveling southbound at the time. Both the driver and the juvenile occupant were transported to a hospital for treatment, the report states.

No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash, which is documented under Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report number 260438871 and falls under the agency's Troop G jurisdiction.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Details, including the condition of those injured, may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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