Fatal Crash
Saint James Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway YY in Phelps County
Incident record
August 22, 2026
9:30 p.m.
Highway YY
Phelps County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 48-year-old man from Saint James, Missouri, died following a single-vehicle crash on Highway YY in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on August 22, 2026, about one mile west of the Crawford County line, the Patrol's online crash report states. Investigators said the man was driving a 2005 Ford F-150 westbound at the time of the wreck.
According to the Patrol, the driver sustained fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment following the crash. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.
The incident, logged as crash number 260356756, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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