The highway patrol said the driver was flown to a hospital in Columbia, and the 55-year-old truck driver reported minor injuries.
Rolla, Missouri - October 30, 2026
A Lebanon man was hurt badly when his car went the wrong way on I-44 in northeast Rolla early Friday, KY3 reported. The crash involved a tractor-trailer, and the truck driver also was hurt.
Key Facts
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 (crash occurred early that day)
- Location: Interstate 44 (I-44), northeast Rolla, Missouri
- Type of crash: Wrong-way collision
- Vehicles involved: Ford Focus and a tractor-trailer reported as a FedEx vehicle
- Injuries / fatalities: One driver seriously injured; one driver with minor injuries
- Responding agencies: Highway patrol, assisted by the Rolla Police Department and the Phelps County Sheriff's Office
- Reported by: KY3
Crash Overview
According to the highway patrol, the 25-year-old Lebanon man was driving a Ford Focus eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-44 just after 1:00 when his car struck a tractor-trailer.
He was flown to a hospital in Columbia. The patrol said he had his seat belt on. Rolla Police and the Phelps County Sheriff's Office assisted the patrol at the scene. Few additional details have been reported.
People Involved
- Ford Focus driver: A 25-year-old Lebanon man who was seriously injured and taken to a hospital in Columbia.
- Tractor-trailer driver: A 55-year-old man from Bristole, Wisconsin, who had minor injuries.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, these general steps may help:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.