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Injury Crash

Dixon Woman Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route D

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Dixon, Phelps County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

March 26, 2026

Roadway

Route D

Location

Dixon, Phelps County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Phelps County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A 59-year-old Dixon woman suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route D in Phelps County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

The report states the woman was driving a 2002 Dodge Ram eastbound on Route D when the vehicle left the roadway on the right side. The crash occurred Thursday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The woman was the only occupant reported involved in the crash, and she was taken for treatment of her injuries, per the crash report. No other vehicles were involved, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol has not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the vehicle leaving the road.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for the crash investigation.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
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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