Fatal Crash
One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway YY in Phelps County
Incident record
August 22, 2026
9:30 p.m.
Highway YY mile marker 1 mile west of Crawford County line
Saint James, Phelps County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Phelps County Sheriff's Office
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A crash on Highway YY in Phelps County left one person dead Saturday night, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.
The patrol reported that the crash happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. about one mile west of the Crawford County line. A 2005 Ford F-150 was traveling westbound on Highway YY when the single-vehicle crash occurred, the report states.
One fatality was confirmed as a result of the crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No further details on injuries or the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. This report will be updated as officials release more 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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