Injury Crash

Four Injured After SUV Crash on Interstate 70 in St. Louis County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 20, 2026

Time

6:47 p.m.

Roadway

Interstate 70

Location

St Louis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

4 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A single-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 70 sent four people to the hospital with minor injuries Sunday evening, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 6:47 p.m. east of Bermuda in St. Louis County, patrol records show. A 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer traveling eastbound was the only vehicle involved, according to the Highway Patrol's online crash report.

Four occupants of the SUV were hurt in the crash, patrol officials said. The group included a 32-year-old woman, identified as the driver, and three juveniles. All four sustained minor injuries and were transported for medical treatment, according to the report.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop C, which covers the St. Louis area, is handling the investigation. Additional details about how the crash occurred have not been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.

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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