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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

July 31, 2026

Time

8:14 a.m.

Roadway

I-44 mile marker 181.6

Location

Phelps County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Moderate rain · 73°F · 0.26 in precip · 4 mph wind

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 44 eastbound in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at the 181.6 mile marker and involved a 2011 Honda Odyssey traveling eastbound, the Patrol's online crash report states. Moderate rain was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved, and the Patrol classified the crash as resulting in one injury.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I investigated the incident, which is documented under report number 260322099.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. 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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