Fatal Crash
One Killed, One Seriously Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on East Osage Street
Incident record
August 15, 2026
3:20 p.m.
East Osage Street at Old Franklin Street
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
3
1 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A three-vehicle crash on East Osage Street east of Old Franklin Street in St. Louis left one driver dead and another with serious injuries, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:20 p.m. on August 15, 2026, and involved a 2022 Ford F-250 traveling eastbound, a 2015 Dodge Journey traveling westbound, and a 2013 Kia Soul also traveling eastbound, the report states.
One driver sustained fatal injuries in the collision, while another driver suffered serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. The report did not specify which of the three drivers were killed or injured.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, identified in records as incident number 260345918.
No further details about the circumstances leading up to the collision have been released.
This report will 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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