Injury Crash
Two Injured Drivers' Vehicles Collide on Highway 72 in Phelps County
Incident record
August 20, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Highway 72 at County Road 5285
Phelps County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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One person was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 72 at County Road 5285 in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's online crash report, listed under incident number 260352888, indicates the collision occurred at 3:00 p.m. on August 20, 2026. A 2003 Ford F150 was traveling westbound while a 2012 Chevrolet Impala was headed eastbound when the two vehicles collided, the report states.
A 59-year-old man from Eminence, Missouri, who was driving one of the vehicles, sustained serious injuries in the crash, according to the Highway Patrol. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment following the collision.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop I, which covers the area, is handling the investigation. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision have not been fully released. This report may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides additional 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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