Fatal Crash
One Dead, Three Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Lucas Road in St. Louis County
Incident record
August 18, 2026
1:30 a.m.
Lucas at Hunt Rd
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
1
3 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on southbound Lucas Road at Hunt Road left one person dead and three others injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The patrol said the wreck happened around 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 18 north of Maywood Avenue and involved a 2026 Jeep Compass traveling south with four occupants aboard. One occupant was pronounced dead at the scene, the patrol reported.
The remaining three occupants were transported for medical treatment, with two sustaining moderate injuries and one sustaining serious injuries, according to the crash report. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, which is documented under crash report number 260349210.
This report will 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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