Injury Crash

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-79 in St. Charles County

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 21, 2026 at 7:05 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 21, 2026

Time

7:05 p.m.

Roadway

MO-79

Location

St Charles County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A two-vehicle crash on southbound MO-79 at Old MO-79 left one driver with moderate injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was investigated at 7:05 p.m. on July 21, 2026, in St. Charles County, the patrol said. A 2024 Rivian EDV was traveling southbound on MO-79 when it collided with a 2008 Cadillac Escalade traveling northbound, per the report.

A 32-year-old man from Lake St. Louis sustained moderate injuries in the collision and was transported for medical treatment, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the incident, which has been assigned report number 260307394.

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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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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