Fatal Crash
Four Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on Missouri 30 in Jefferson County
Incident record
October 24, 2026
9:30 p.m.
Missouri 30 at Gravois Road
Jefferson County, MO
Missouri
3
3 injured
4 fatalities
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A three-vehicle crash on westbound Missouri 30 at Gravois Road in Jefferson County left four people dead and three others injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash was investigated by troopers with Troop C around 9:30 p.m. on October 24, 2026.
The Patrol's report identifies three vehicles involved in the crash: a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and a 2021 Ram 2500, both traveling westbound, and a 2010 GMC Sierra traveling eastbound.
Among those killed were a 24-year-old man from House Springs, a 40-year-old woman from High Ridge, a 62-year-old woman also from High Ridge, and a 68-year-old man from Manchester, the Patrol reported. All four were transported for medical treatment but did not survive their injuries.
Three others sustained non-fatal injuries, according to the report. A 24-year-old man from Cedar Hill, identified as a driver, suffered serious injuries, while a 33-year-old man from Barnhart, also a driver, and a juvenile occupant both sustained minor injuries. All three were transported for medical care.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the crash, which is logged under incident number 260451885. No further details about the sequence of events leading to the collision have been released.
This report will be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol releases additional information about the crash.
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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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