Fatal Crash
One Dead, Three Injured in Four-Vehicle Crash on MO-185 in Washington County
Incident record
October 30, 2026
5:30 p.m.
MO-185 at Hamilton Hollow Road
Washington County, MO
Missouri
4
3 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash involving four vehicles on Missouri Route 185 left one person dead and three others injured on Oct. 30, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The collision happened around 5:30 p.m. on northbound MO-185, north of Hamilton Hollow Road, the agency said.
According to the Highway Patrol, the vehicles involved were a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, a 2018 RAM 1500 and a 2019 Volvo XC90, all traveling northbound, along with a 2010 Jeep Liberty traveling southbound.
A 60-year-old man from St. Charles, who was driving one of the vehicles, died from injuries sustained in the crash, the Patrol reported. A 31-year-old man from Potosi, also a driver, suffered moderate injuries, while a 30-year-old woman from St. Charles, identified as an occupant, sustained serious injuries. A juvenile occupant was also hurt and transported for treatment, though the Patrol said those injuries were minor. All three surviving victims were taken to medical facilities for care.
The crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C under incident number 260460362. No additional details about how the collision unfolded have been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may 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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