Injury Crash
Ballwin Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-70 East of Taylor Avenue
Incident record
October 19, 2026
7:38 a.m.
I-70 Eastbound at East of Taylor Avenue
St Louis, St Louis City County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 47-year-old Ballwin woman suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 70 east of Taylor Avenue in St. Louis, according to a preliminary Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report. The collision was recorded at 7:38 a.m. on October 19, 2026.
The Patrol's report indicates a 2026 Dodge Durango and a Chevrolet Equinox, both traveling eastbound, were involved in the crash. The female driver was taken for medical treatment following the collision, the report states.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, and one injury was confirmed. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C is investigating the incident, which has been logged under crash report number 260443181.
No further details about the sequence of events leading to the collision have been released. The Patrol has not indicated whether any citations have been issued in connection with 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.
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Missouri accident information
- 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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