Injury Crash

Two Hurt in Head-On Crash Involving Pair of Chevrolet Silverados on Highway 63 in Phelps County

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 26, 2026

Time

2:48 p.m.

Roadway

Highway 63 at County Road 6033

Location

Phelps County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 63 at County Road 6033 in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The collision, identified by the Patrol as incident 260410887, occurred on Sept. 26, 2026, at 2:48 p.m. and was investigated under Troop I jurisdiction.

The crash involved a northbound 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and a southbound 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, the Patrol reported.

The driver of the 2004 Silverado, an 18-year-old man from Salem, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the crash report. The driver of the 1999 Silverado, a 34-year-old man from Houston, Missouri, suffered minor injuries but declined medical transport at the scene.

No fatalities were reported in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to handle the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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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