Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-Y in Phelps County Leaves One Injured
Incident record
July 24, 2026
1:20 p.m.
MO-Y at CR 8240
Phelps County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 73°F · 0.01 in precip · 6 mph wind
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A crash between two vehicles on MO-Y at CR 8240 in Phelps County left one driver with moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the collision occurred on July 24, 2026, at approximately 1:20 p.m. and involved a 2010 Ford Focus traveling westbound and a 2010 Toyota Corolla traveling eastbound. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
A 46-year-old woman from St. James, MO, sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is listed as the investigating agency.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. 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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