Fatal Crash
One Dead, Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-180 at Interstate 270
Incident record
November 7, 2026
11:52 p.m.
MO-180 at Interstate 270
St Louis County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on westbound MO-180 at Interstate 270 in St. Louis County left one person dead and two others injured late Saturday night, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's preliminary online crash report, filed under Troop C jurisdiction, states the collision occurred at approximately 11:52 p.m. on November 7, 2026, and involved a 2006 Dodge Charger traveling westbound and a 2023 Hyundai Elantra traveling eastbound.
A 19-year-old male occupant suffered fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A 20-year-old male driver sustained serious injuries, while a 20-year-old male occupant suffered minor injuries; both were also taken for medical care, according to the report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, which is listed under incident number 260472276.
This report is based on preliminary findings from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release 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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