Injury Crash
One Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-255 in St. Louis County
Incident record
October 6, 2026
7:45 a.m.
Interstate 255 at Lemay Ferry Road
St Louis County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 255 left one person with minor injuries the morning of Oct. 6, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision happened at approximately 7:45 a.m. on westbound I-255 east of Lemay Ferry Road, the Patrol said. Troop C responded to the scene.
According to the Patrol's online crash report, the vehicles involved were a 2014 Volkswagen Passat and a 2025 Cadillac XT6, both traveling westbound at the time of the crash.
A 50-year-old man from Chesterfield, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were noted in connection with the incident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is listed as the investigating agency for the crash, identified in state records as incident number 260424655.
This report is based on preliminary information released by officials. Details may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides further 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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