Injury Crash
Freightliner Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route T in St Charles County
Incident record
October 15, 2026
6:10 a.m.
Route T
St Charles County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate drizzle · 68°F · 0.03 in precip · 4 mph wind
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A 49-year-old Saint Louis man suffered minor injuries early Thursday when the truck he was driving crashed on Route T near Route TT in St Charles County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 6:10 a.m., the Patrol said. The driver was behind the wheel of a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia traveling northbound at the time of the collision, per the agency's report.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The driver was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries described by the Patrol as minor. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information released by investigators. Details may be updated as officials provide further 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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