Injury Crash
Five Hurt, Two Seriously, in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Rolla
Incident record
August 16, 2026
11:14 p.m.
County Road 3060
Rolla, Phelps County, MO
Missouri
1
5 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A single-vehicle crash east of Rolla left five people injured, including three with serious injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred late Sunday night at 11:14 p.m. on County Road 3060, about a quarter-mile east of Rolla in Phelps County, per the Patrol's online crash report 260348121. A 2021 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound when the crash occurred, the report states.
Five occupants were in the vehicle at the time. The driver, an 18-year-old man from Salem, Missouri, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. An 18-year-old male passenger from Rolla also suffered minor injuries and was taken for treatment.
Three other occupants sustained more serious injuries. A juvenile passenger was seriously hurt and transported for medical care. A 20-year-old woman from Rolla and a 21-year-old man from Rolla, both passengers, also sustained serious injuries and were taken for treatment, the Patrol reported.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I is investigating the crash. No fatalities were reported.
Details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional information.
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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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