Injury Crash
One Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-44 Westbound in St. Louis
Incident record
October 16, 2026
1:23 p.m.
I-44 WB
St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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One person suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on I-44 westbound east of Lewis Road in St. Louis, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred on Oct. 16, 2026, at 1:23 p.m. and involved a 2013 Buick Enclave and a 2021 Peterbilt 579, both traveling westbound at the time, the Highway Patrol reported.
An occupant involved in the crash sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol's report. The number of occupants in each vehicle and further details about how the collision unfolded have not been released.
Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash, which was logged under incident number 260439508.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The investigation remains open, and additional details may be released as the Missouri State Highway Patrol continues its review.
This report is based on information available at the time of publication. 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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