Injury Crash
Semi Truck, Sprinter Van Collide on I-44 in Phelps County, One Injured
Incident record
October 10, 2026
9:35 p.m.
I-44 mile marker 200.8
Phelps County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash involving a semi truck and a cargo van sent one driver to the hospital with minor injuries on Interstate 44 in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the crash happened on October 10, 2026, at approximately 9:35 p.m. on I-44 westbound near mile marker 200.8. A 2016 HINO conventional semi truck and a 2019 Mercedes Sprinter van, both traveling westbound, were involved in the collision, per the patrol's preliminary online crash report.
A 64-year-old male driver suffered minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
The crash, logged under incident number 260432062, falls within the jurisdiction of Troop I and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information released by investigating authorities. Details may be updated as officials provide further information.
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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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