Injury Crash
Four-Vehicle Crash on I-255 Near Telegraph Road Injures One
Incident record
August 19, 2026
5:00 p.m.
I-255 at Telegraph Rd
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
4
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 83°F · 1 mph wind
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A four-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 255 west of Telegraph Road left one person with minor injuries on August 19, 2026, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m.
The Highway Patrol reported that four vehicles were involved: a 2019 Honda Civic, a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado, a 2012 Jeep Wrangler and a 2003 Toyota Sienna, all traveling eastbound on I-255 at the time of the collision.
A 63-year-old female driver sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene. The incident has been logged under report number 260351657.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and details may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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