Injury Crash
Five Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Westbound Near I-170 in St. Louis
Incident record
July 18, 2026
2:55 p.m.
Interstate 70 Westbound at Interstate 170
St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO
Missouri
1
5 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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.
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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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