Injury Crash
St. Robert Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Phelps County

Incident record
August 6, 2026
9:18 a.m.
I-44 mile marker 173
Phelps County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate rain · 70°F · 0.10 in precip · 10 mph wind
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A 24-year-old St. Robert woman suffered minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 44 eastbound in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at mile marker 173 at approximately 9:18 a.m. on Aug. 6, according to the Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report. The driver was operating a silver Chevrolet Malibu traveling eastbound at the time of the incident.
Rain was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
According to the Highway Patrol, the driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
The incident is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I under incident number 260331316.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release 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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