Fatal Crash
Fairview Heights Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on US-67 in St. Charles County
Incident record
October 1, 2026
4:20 a.m.
US-67 at Riverlands Way
St Charles County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 40-year-old man from Fairview Heights, Illinois, died following a single-vehicle crash on southbound US-67 north of Riverlands Way in St. Charles County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at approximately 4:20 a.m. on October 1, 2026, the patrol said. The driver was behind the wheel of a 2013 Ford Explorer traveling southbound when the vehicle was involved in the crash, per the report.
The driver sustained fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. Troop C responded to the scene.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol listed the crash under incident number 260417356.
This report will 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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