Injury Crash

St. James Man Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on W James Boulevard

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 22, 2026

Time

8:05 p.m.

Roadway

W James Boulevard

Location

St. James, Phelps County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 27-year-old St. James man suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on W James Boulevard, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol reported that the collision occurred on August 22, 2026, at approximately 8:05 p.m. in the 600 block of W James Boulevard in St. James, within Phelps County. The crash falls under Troop I jurisdiction, patrol records show.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report, a 2018 Ford Taurus and a 2019 Dodge Charger were both traveling westbound at the time of the crash. The report identifies the injured driver as a 27-year-old male from St. James, who sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is listed as the investigating agency for incident number 260356613.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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