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Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 68 in Phelps County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 31, 2026

Time

6:30 p.m.

Roadway

Highway 68 at County Road 4470

Location

Salem, Phelps County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Heavy rain · 76°F · 0.45 in precip · 2 mph wind

Report

Report body

A driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 68 near County Road 4470 in Phelps County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash occurred at 6:30 p.m. on July 31, 2026, and involved a 2013 Dodge Dart that was traveling southbound at the time, the Patrol said. The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, according to the report.

Heavy rain was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.

The crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I. No additional details about the circumstances of the crash were included in the preliminary report.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Related resources
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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