Driver Hospitalized After Water Bottle Toss Leads to Crash on I-44
A driver on Interstate 44 in Phelps County, Missouri, was hospitalized after a water bottle thrown by another driver struck her, causing her to lose control of her vehicle and crash.
Terre Haute, IN, October 12, 2026 —
A highway incident in Phelps County, Missouri, resulted in a driver being hospitalized following a crash on Interstate 44. The incident occurred when a water bottle, reportedly thrown by an occupant of another vehicle, struck the victim’s car.
According to preliminary reports, the impact of the water bottle caused the driver to lose control of her vehicle. The loss of control subsequently led to a crash. The severity of the driver’s injuries necessitated hospitalization. The specific details regarding the driver’s current condition were not immediately available.
Information regarding the driver of the vehicle from which the bottle was thrown, or the occupants thereof, has not been released. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing. Authorities have not yet provided details on potential charges or citations related to the throwing of the object or the subsequent crash. The location of the incident was identified as Interstate 44 within Phelps County. Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
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