Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on I-44 East in Phelps County Leaves One Injured
Incident record
September 24, 2026
2:35 p.m.
Interstate 44 Eastbound mile marker 188
Phelps County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash between a semi-truck and a pickup on Interstate 44 Eastbound left one person with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's preliminary online crash report states the collision happened on September 24, 2026, at 2:35 p.m. near mile marker 188 in Phelps County. Both vehicles involved — a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and a 2022 RAM 1500 — were traveling eastbound at the time, the report says.
A 26-year-old female driver sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported, and details on the extent of vehicle damage or the exact cause of the crash have not been released.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. No further information about the second driver's condition has been made public.
This report is based on preliminary crash data. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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