Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Westbound in St. Louis County
Incident record
August 28, 2026
8:50 a.m.
I-70 Westbound at Earth City Expressway
Earth City, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 Westbound at Earth City Expressway in St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The crash, identified by MSHP as incident 260364504, occurred at 8:50 a.m. on August 28, 2026, the patrol's report states. A 2025 Mercedes GLC was traveling westbound at the time, according to MSHP.
The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining moderate injuries, the patrol reported. No other vehicles were listed as involved in the crash.
Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene, according to the agency.
This report is based on preliminary information from MSHP. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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