Injury Crash

One Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-270 in St. Louis County

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 6, 2026

Time

5:55 p.m.

Roadway

Interstate 270 at Old Halls Ferry Road

Location

St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A single-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 270 near Old Halls Ferry Road left one person with minor injuries on Sept. 6, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at 5:55 p.m. east of Old Halls Ferry Road, per the Highway Patrol's online crash report. A 2012 Infiniti M37 traveling westbound was the only vehicle involved, the report states.

The vehicle's sole occupant suffered minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C investigated the incident, which is documented under report number 260381507.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report may be updated as officials share additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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