Fatal Crash
Rolla Woman Killed, Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway J
Incident record
June 28, 2026
2:40 p.m.
Highway J
Phelps County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 29-year-old woman from Rolla died and a 21-year-old man from Rolla was seriously injured following a single-vehicle crash on Highway J in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred on June 28, 2026, at approximately 2:40 p.m. in the 21000 block of Highway J, the Patrol's online crash report states. The incident, logged as case number 260269063, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I.
According to the Patrol, a 2005 Toyota Camry was traveling southbound at the time of the crash. The driver, a 21-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment. A 29-year-old female occupant sustained fatal injuries and was also transported for treatment, the Patrol reported.
Both individuals involved were from Rolla, Missouri, per the crash report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. This report will be updated as officials release further details.
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.
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