Injury Crash

Florissant Teen Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Eastbound in St Louis County

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 13, 2026

Time

7:25 p.m.

Roadway

I-70 Eastbound at Ramp to Cypress Road

Location

St Louis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A crash on eastbound Interstate 70 near the ramp to Cypress Road in St Louis County left one person with minor injuries Tuesday evening, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol's online crash report states the collision occurred at approximately 7:25 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2026, and involved two vehicles traveling eastbound on I-70: a 2015 Acura RDX and a second vehicle of unspecified type.

An 18-year-old woman from Florissant, Missouri, who was riding in one of the vehicles, sustained minor injuries in the crash, the patrol reported. She was transported to a medical facility for treatment.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident, and no additional information about the circumstances leading up to the crash has been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash reporting system. Details may be updated as officials release further 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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