Injury Crash
Driver Injured After Single-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Phelps County
Incident record
November 1, 2026
3:57 a.m.
I-44 mile marker 171
Phelps County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 61°F · 5 mph wind
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A driver suffered minor injuries early Sunday after a single-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 44 in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 3:57 a.m. near mile marker 171, the agency reported. A 1999 Jeep Cherokee traveling westbound was the only vehicle involved.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report, the driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries. No other injuries or fatalities were reported.
Weather data for the time of the crash indicated light drizzle in the area, with a temperature near 61 degrees and light winds.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop I, is listed as the responding agency. The crash has been assigned incident report number 260462404.
This report may be updated as officials release further information.
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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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