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Rolla Man Injured in Pedestrian Crash on Old 66 in Crawford County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 4, 2026

Time

4:30 p.m.

Roadway

OLD 66 at OLD SPRINGFIELD ROAD

Location

Crawford County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 20-year-old man from Rolla was injured after being struck by a vehicle on Old 66, west of Old Springfield Road in Crawford County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary crash report. The crash occurred on July 4, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m.

The Patrol's report indicates the incident involved a single vehicle, a 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, which was traveling westbound at the time. The pedestrian sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the report states.

No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the incident, according to the Patrol.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I and is identified in Patrol records as incident number 260280236. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the investigating agency.

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