Fatal Crash
One Dead, Two Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on St. Louis' Lilac Road
Incident record
July 16, 2026
9:02 p.m.
Lilac Road at Chambers Road
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
3
2 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A three-vehicle crash on Lilac Road near Chambers Road in St. Louis left one driver dead and two other people injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The Highway Patrol said the crash occurred at 9:02 p.m. on July 16, 2026, on northbound Lilac Road north of Chambers Road. The report lists three vehicles involved: a 2026 GMC Terrain and a 2019 GMC Acadia, both traveling southbound, and a 2015 Chrysler 300 traveling northbound.
A 32-year-old man from St. Louis sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A 70-year-old man, also from St. Louis, suffered serious injuries and was likewise taken for treatment. A juvenile occupant involved in the crash sustained minor injuries and was transported as well.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the incident is documented in Missouri State Highway Patrol case number 260299358. The Patrol has not released additional details about the sequence of events leading to the collision.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash reporting system. 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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