Injury Crash
Four-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Eastbound in St. Louis County Injures Two
Incident record
October 27, 2026
8:37 a.m.
Interstate 70 Eastbound
St Louis County, MO
Missouri
4
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A four-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 Eastbound east of Missouri 141 in St. Louis County left two drivers with minor injuries on the morning of Oct. 27, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's Troop C, which has jurisdiction over the area, reported that the crash occurred at 8:37 a.m. and involved a 2026 Dodge Ram, a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, a 2022 Dodge Ram and a 2027 Kia Sportage, all traveling eastbound at the time.
A 42-year-old man from O'Fallon and a 74-year-old woman from St. Peters each sustained minor injuries in the crash and were transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No fatalities were reported.
Details on the sequence of events leading to the collision have not been released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's report on the incident, numbered 260455219, remains preliminary as the investigation continues.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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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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