Fatal Crash
One Dead, Two Hurt in Eastbound I-255 Crash Near Telegraph Road
Incident record
September 9, 2026
2:05 p.m.
I-255 at Telegraph RD
St Louis County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on eastbound Interstate 255 east of Telegraph Road in St. Louis County left one man dead and two others injured on September 9, 2026, according to a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report states the collision occurred at approximately 2:05 p.m. and involved two vehicles traveling eastbound: a 2026 Peterbilt 589 and a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox.
The Highway Patrol identified the man who died as a 52-year-old resident of Jerseyville, Illinois. He was transported for medical treatment but did not survive his injuries, per the report.
Two other occupants involved in the crash sustained minor injuries, the Patrol said. A 73-year-old woman from St. Louis, identified as a driver in the crash, was treated for minor injuries, as was a juvenile occupant. Both were transported for medical care following the crash, according to the report.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C is investigating the collision under incident number 260385781. No additional details about the sequence of events leading to the crash have been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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