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Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Phelps County's Highway O

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 1, 2026

Time

12:18 p.m.

Roadway

Highway O

Location

Phelps County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 69°F · 14 mph wind

Report

Report body

A driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway O in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred at 12:18 p.m. on August 1, 2026, at 16226 Highway O, the patrol reported. A 2002 Ford Explorer was traveling northbound when the vehicle was involved in the wreck, per the preliminary report.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining moderate injuries, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved, and there were no fatalities.

The incident is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I. The crash has been logged under report number 260322764.

This report is based on preliminary information, and details may be updated as officials release further findings.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context

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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