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Five Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Westbound Near I-170 in St. Louis

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 18, 2026

Time

2:55 p.m.

Roadway

Interstate 70 Westbound at Interstate 170

Location

St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

5 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 90°F · 9 mph wind

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A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 Westbound at Interstate 170 left five people injured Saturday afternoon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash, investigated by Troop C, involved a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse traveling westbound, the Patrol's preliminary online crash report shows. The vehicle was carrying six occupants at the time of the incident, which was recorded at approximately 2:55 p.m. local time.

According to the Patrol, three juvenile occupants sustained moderate injuries and were taken for medical treatment. A 27-year-old man from Springfield, Mo., who was riding in the vehicle, suffered serious injuries and was also transported for care. The 38-year-old driver, a St. Louis resident, sustained serious injuries as well and was taken for treatment.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data, with temperatures near 90 degrees and light winds.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the single-vehicle incident.

This report will be updated as officials release additional information.

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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