Injury Crash

Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway V in Phelps County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 21, 2026

Time

5:13 p.m.

Roadway

Highway V at County Road 2220

Location

Phelps County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two women were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway V at County Road 2220 in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened at 5:13 p.m. on August 21, 2026, the Patrol reported. A 2003 Dodge Durango was traveling westbound on Highway V when it collided with an eastbound 2023 Ford Bronco, according to the crash report.

A 22-year-old female occupant and a 49-year-old female driver each sustained moderate injuries in the collision, the Patrol said. Both were transported for medical treatment following the crash.

The incident, identified by the Patrol as case number 260354621, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the investigating agency.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

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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