Fatal Crash

29-Year-Old Rolla Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route J

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 28, 2026

Roadway

Route J

Location

Rolla, Phelps County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Phelps County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A 29-year-old Rolla woman died in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday in the 21000 block of Route J in Phelps County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

The crash involved a 2005 Toyota Camry that was traveling southbound on Route J at the time, the report states. A 21-year-old Rolla man was behind the wheel of the vehicle.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. No additional details on the sequence of events leading up to the crash have been released.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
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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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