Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Phelps County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 26, 2026

Time

7:58 p.m.

Roadway

Interstate 44 Eastbound mile marker 192

Location

Phelps County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 44 Eastbound near mile marker 192 in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol's preliminary online crash report states the crash happened the evening of October 26, 2026, at approximately 7:58 p.m. A 2021 Lincoln Corsair was traveling eastbound at the time of the crash, the report indicates.

The driver was transported to a hospital for treatment of moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troop I responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, which is identified in patrol records as incident number 260454807.

No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash. Further details, including the specific cause of the crash, have not yet been released by investigators.

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

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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