Injury Crash
Four-Vehicle Crash on I-170 in St. Louis Leaves Three with Minor Injuries
Incident record
August 8, 2026
10:10 p.m.
Interstate 170 at North of Airport Road
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
4
3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A four-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 170 north of Airport Road in St. Louis left three people with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's preliminary online crash report states the collision happened at 10:10 p.m. on Aug. 8, 2026. Vehicles involved included a 2016 Dodge Charger, a 2019 BMW 540i, a 2005 Honda Accord and a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, all traveling southbound at the time.
A 20-year-old male occupant, a 29-year-old male driver and a 62-year-old female driver each sustained minor injuries and were transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in the crash.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, which has been logged under crash report number 260335969.
Details surrounding the sequence of events and specific causes have not been released. This report reflects preliminary information, and further updates may be issued as the Missouri State Highway Patrol releases additional findings.
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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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