Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 170 in St. Louis County
Incident record
September 15, 2026
11:17 p.m.
Interstate 170 at north of Interstate 70
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
3
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 30-year-old man from St. Louis died after being struck on northbound Interstate 170 north of Interstate 70 late Tuesday night, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The crash, logged by Troop C as incident 260394753, occurred at approximately 11:17 p.m. on September 15, 2026, the Patrol said. Three vehicles were involved, all traveling northbound at the time: a 2011 Toyota Avalon, a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, and an unidentified black sedan, per the report.
The pedestrian, identified only as a 30-year-old male Saint Louis resident, suffered fatal injuries in the crash, the Patrol's report states. Details on how the pedestrian came to be in the roadway, the sequence of vehicle involvement, and whether any drivers or occupants were injured have not been released.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. No further information on citations, contributing factors, or the identity of the driver of the black sedan has been made public.
This report is based on preliminary crash data released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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