Injury Crash

Arnold Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-55 in St. Louis County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 26, 2026

Time

6:50 a.m.

Roadway

Interstate 55 at Butler Hill Road

Location

St Louis, St Louis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 25-year-old Arnold man was injured Wednesday morning after the vehicle he was driving crashed on Interstate 55 near Butler Hill Road in St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol's preliminary online crash report indicates the crash occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m. and involved a single vehicle, a 2008 Chevrolet Impala that was traveling northbound on I-55 at the time.

The driver, the only occupant listed in the report, suffered moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, which is handling the investigation. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances that led to the crash.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials provide further 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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