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Injury Crash

Four Injured in Early-Morning I-70 Crash in St. Louis County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 27, 2026

Time

1:55 a.m.

Roadway

Interstate 70 EB at Jennings Station Rd

Location

St Louis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

4 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 75°F · 15 mph wind

Report

Report body

Four people suffered minor injuries early Saturday when two vehicles collided on Interstate 70 eastbound near Jennings Station Road in St. Louis County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at approximately 1:55 a.m., per the Patrol's online crash report. A 2018 Mazda 3 and a 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, both traveling eastbound, were involved in the collision, investigators said.

Four occupants sustained minor injuries and were transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. Those hurt included a 22-year-old female driver, a 24-year-old female occupant, a 53-year-old female driver, and a juvenile occupant. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.

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

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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