Injury Crash
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-270 South in St. Louis County
Incident record
September 18, 2026
9:25 p.m.
Interstate 270 Southbound mile marker 6
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash late Friday on Interstate 270 Southbound near mile marker 6 in St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:25 p.m. on September 18, 2026, and involved a 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycle and a 2012 Honda Accord, both traveling southbound, the Patrol said.
A 31-year-old male driver from Wentzville, Missouri, sustained serious injuries in the collision and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol's report. No fatalities were reported, and one injury was confirmed among the two vehicles involved.
Troopers with Troop C responded to the scene and are handling the investigation, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. The crash has been logged as incident number 260399535 in the agency's records.
No further details about the sequence of events leading up to the crash have been released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has not indicated whether additional charges or findings are expected 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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