Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Phelps County
Incident record
October 9, 2026
5:25 p.m.
I-44 mile marker 170
Phelps County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 44 in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at 5:25 p.m. on Oct. 9, 2026, near mile marker 170 on westbound I-44, the Patrol's preliminary online crash report states. A 2007 Ford Mustang traveling westbound was involved in the incident, which resulted in one reported injury and no fatalities.
The injured driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, according to the Patrol's report. Troop I responded to the scene as part of the Patrol's investigation.
No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash were included in the preliminary report. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the investigating agency.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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