Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 68 in Phelps County
Incident record
July 31, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Highway 68 at County Road 4470
Salem, Phelps County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Heavy rain · 76°F · 0.45 in precip · 2 mph wind
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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.
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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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