Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-70 West of I-270 in St. Louis
Incident record
October 17, 2026
5:35 a.m.
I-70 Westbound at west of I-270
St Louis, 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 70 west of I-270 in St. Louis left one driver with moderate injuries early Saturday, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The collision, logged under incident number 260440432, happened at 5:35 a.m. and involved a 2018 BMW X1 and a 2010 Toyota Tacoma, both traveling westbound at the time, the Highway Patrol report states.
A 37-year-old man from Saint Louis was injured in the crash and taken for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported, and one other occupant was involved in the incident, though further details on that person were not released.
Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and handled the investigation into the crash.
No additional information on the cause of the collision or the condition of the vehicles has been released. This report will be updated as officials provide 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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