Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Westbound I-270 in St. Louis County
Incident record
August 9, 2026
12:30 p.m.
Interstate 270
St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on westbound Interstate 270 west of Missouri 367 left one person with minor injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 9, 2026, and involved two vehicles traveling westbound: a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander and a 2019 Buick Encore, the Patrol's online crash report states.
One occupant sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the report. No fatalities were reported in the crash.
The incident, logged under case number 260336697, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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