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Fatal Crash

Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Interstate 270 Near MO-370 in St. Louis County

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing St Louis, St Louis County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 28, 2026

Time

11:00 p.m.

Roadway

Interstate 270 at MO-370

Location

St Louis, St Louis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 40-year-old pedestrian from Foristell, Missouri, died following a crash on northbound Interstate 270 at MO-370 in St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol's preliminary online crash report, filed under incident number 260269663, states the crash occurred at 11 p.m. on June 28, 2026. A silver Volvo was traveling northbound on I-270 at the time of the crash, the report says.

The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No additional injuries were reported.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.

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

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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