Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed in Early-Morning Crash on I-70 in St Charles County
Incident record
November 8, 2026
12:27 a.m.
I-70 mile marker 215
St Charles County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 44-year-old man from O'Fallon, Missouri, died after being struck by a pickup truck on westbound Interstate 70 in St Charles County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 12:27 a.m. near mile marker 215, the patrol said in a preliminary online report. A 2025 Ford F250 traveling westbound struck the pedestrian, who was transported for medical treatment but did not survive his injuries.
The Highway Patrol's Troop C, which covers the St Charles County area, is handling the investigation under incident number 260472300. No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released.
Authorities have not indicated whether charges are anticipated or released further information about the driver of the pickup truck.
This report will be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol releases additional information about the crash.
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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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