Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Westbound Near I-270 in St. Louis
Incident record
August 11, 2026
6:35 a.m.
I-70 Westbound at east of I-270
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate rain · 72°F · 0.26 in precip · 4 mph wind
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A driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday on westbound I-70 east of I-270 in St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash, which occurred around 6:35 a.m. on August 11, 2026, involved a 2009 Chevrolet Impala traveling westbound on I-70, the report states. Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene.
According to the patrol, the driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining moderate injuries. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
Moderate rain was falling at the time, according to weather data.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation into the crash, identified in agency records as incident number 260338932.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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