Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-44 Near Rolla
Incident record
August 12, 2026
5:15 p.m.
Interstate 44 Eastbound mile marker 176
Rolla, Phelps County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 90°F · 7 mph wind
Report body
A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening on Interstate 44 Eastbound near mile marker 176 in Phelps County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The crash occurred at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Aug. 12, involving a 2022 Buick Encore traveling eastbound, the report states. Light drizzle was falling at the time, according to weather data.
The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Highway Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
The crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I. The incident is documented under crash report ID 260341369.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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