Injury Crash
Two Injured in Head-On Collision on Highway V in Phelps County
Incident record
August 18, 2026
11:50 a.m.
HWY V at COUNTY ROAD 2080
Phelps County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway V just north of County Road 2080 in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the crash, logged as incident 260349731, occurred on August 18, 2026, at 11:50 a.m. and involved a 2018 International truck traveling northbound and a 2020 Kia Rio traveling southbound.
A 29-year-old male driver sustained minor injuries in the crash, the patrol reported. A 42-year-old female driver suffered moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the same report.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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