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Pedestrian Injured in I-44 Crash Involving Two Vehicles in St. Louis

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 4, 2026

Time

10:15 p.m.

Roadway

I-44 EB mile marker 291

Location

St Louis, St Louis City County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 21-year-old woman suffered minor injuries the night of July 4, 2026, after a crash involving two vehicles on I-44 eastbound near exit 291 in St. Louis City County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The report indicates a 2022 RAM 1500 and a 2020 Toyota Corolla, both traveling eastbound, were involved in the collision, which occurred around 10:15 p.m. local time. The pedestrian sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the incident has been logged by the Missouri State Highway Patrol under case number 260280764. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Details surrounding how the pedestrian came to be involved with the two eastbound vehicles have not been released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to document the incident through its official crash reporting system.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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