Injury Crash
Four Injured in I-270 Crash Involving Car and Semi Truck in St. Louis County
Incident record
July 30, 2026
12:40 p.m.
I-270 Eastbound at East of Washington Ave
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
2
4 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on eastbound Interstate 270 east of Washington Avenue left four people injured on July 30, 2026, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The collision, logged as incident 260321041 and investigated by Troop C, occurred around 12:40 p.m.
According to the patrol's online crash report, the crash involved a 2015 Toyota Camry and a 2027 Freightliner Cascadia, both traveling eastbound on I-270 at the time.
Four occupants were hurt in the crash and transported for medical treatment, the report states. A juvenile passenger and a 29-year-old male driver each sustained minor injuries. Two female occupants, ages 31 and 39, suffered moderate injuries. All four were taken to medical facilities following the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. No additional details about the cause of the crash have been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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