Crash
Crash Involving MoDOT Truck Shuts Down I-44 Westbound Near Doolittle
Incident record
September 3, 2026
I-44 mile marker 179
Doolittle, Phelps County, MO
Missouri
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Injuries reported
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Phelps County Sheriff's Office
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A crash involving a Missouri Department of Transportation truck closed westbound lanes of Interstate 44 near mile marker 179 close to Doolittle, according to the Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The highway was shut down in the westbound direction as crews responded to the scene, officials said. KMIZ reported that the crash occurred in the westbound lanes of the interstate.
Details on the number of vehicles involved beyond the MoDOT truck, as well as any injuries, have not been released. The extent of damage and the circumstances leading up to the crash remain under review by responding agencies.
The Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District and the Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed the incident but have not provided additional information on the cause or timeline of events. It is not yet known how long the closure lasted or when normal traffic flow resumed along the affected stretch of I-44.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash near Doolittle.
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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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