Fatal Crash
One Dead, Two Injured in I-255 Crash Involving Semi and SUV in St. Louis County
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 near Telegraph Road left one person dead and two others injured Wednesday afternoon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at approximately 2:05 p.m. on September 9, 2026, east of Telegraph Road in St. Louis County, per a Highway Patrol online crash report. Troop C responded to the scene.
The report identifies the vehicles involved as a 2026 Peterbilt 589 and a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, both traveling eastbound at the time of the crash.
A 52-year-old man from Jerseyville, Illinois, sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. A 73-year-old woman from St. Louis sustained minor injuries and was also transported for treatment. A juvenile occupant involved in the crash suffered minor injuries and received medical care as well.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. No further details on the sequence of events leading to the collision have been released.
This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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