Injury Crash

Bridgeton Man Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on St. Charles Rock Road

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 9, 2026

Time

9:50 p.m.

Roadway

ST. CHARLES ROCK RD at I-270

Location

St Louis, St Louis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A crash near the intersection of St. Charles Rock Road and I-270 in St. Louis County left one driver with minor injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The collision occurred at 9:50 p.m. on September 9, 2026, and involved a 2015 Toyota RAV4 traveling westbound and a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe traveling eastbound, the Patrol said.

A 51-year-old male driver from Bridgeton, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the report. No other injuries or fatalities were reported, and two vehicles total were involved.

The crash, logged under incident number 260386329, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.

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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