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Injury Crash

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Phelps County

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Phelps County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 29, 2026

Time

1:05 p.m.

Roadway

I-44 mile marker 182.4

Location

Phelps County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 44 in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at 1:05 p.m. on June 29, 2026, in the eastbound lanes of I-44 near mile marker 182.4, the Patrol's online crash report states.

According to the Highway Patrol, a 2024 Nissan Sentra and a 2022 Toyota Highlander, both traveling eastbound, were involved in the collision. One occupant sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report says.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I, and the incident is catalogued by the Missouri State Highway Patrol under case number 260270315.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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