Fatal Crash
Phelps County Sheriff's Deputy Killed in Texas County Crash
Incident record
November 2, 2026
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Texas County, MO
Missouri
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
Phelps County Sheriff's Office
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A Phelps County Sheriff's Office deputy died in a car crash in Texas County on Monday, according to a Phelps County Sheriff's Office Facebook post.
The office confirmed the deputy's death in the social media post but did not release additional details about how the crash occurred or the circumstances surrounding it.
According to the Phelps County Sheriff's Office, the deputy had previously worked for the Shannon County Sheriff's Office and the Aurora Police Department before joining the Phelps County force.
No further information about the number of vehicles involved or any other injuries has been released at this time.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash.
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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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