Injury Crash

Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Phelps County's Highway O

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 14, 2026

Time

9:40 a.m.

Roadway

State Highway O

Location

Phelps County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two people from Edgar Springs were injured in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway O in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash occurred the morning of Oct. 14, 2026, at approximately 9:40 a.m. near address 19585 on State Highway O. A 2016 Chevrolet 1500 was traveling northbound when the crash happened, authorities said.

The driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. A 24-year-old woman riding in the vehicle sustained moderate injuries and was also taken for treatment. Both occupants are from Edgar Springs, Missouri.

No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, logged under case number 260436594.

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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