Injury Crash

Vichy Teen Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Rolla

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 21, 2026

Time

4:16 p.m.

Roadway

US-63

Location

Rolla, Phelps County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

An 18-year-old man from Vichy sustained minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash south of Rolla, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened on US-63 about three miles south of Rolla, in Phelps County, on Aug. 21, 2026, at 4:16 p.m., the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2000 Ford Ranger was traveling northbound at the time of the crash, according to the report.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The incident, logged as crash report number 260354421, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I and was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This report may 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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