Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed on I-270 in St. Louis County After Being Struck by Two Vehicles
Incident record
September 8, 2026
11:55 p.m.
Interstate 270 at west of Interstate 170
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
2
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 35-year-old man from Edwardsville, Illinois, died after being struck by two vehicles late Tuesday night on westbound Interstate 270 west of Interstate 170 in St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol's online crash report, identified as incident 260385060, says the crash occurred at approximately 11:55 p.m. on September 8, 2026. Investigators say a 2014 Ford Escape and a 2024 Kenworth T680, both traveling westbound, were involved in the collision with the pedestrian.
The man sustained fatal injuries at the scene, the Patrol reported. Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is handling the investigation into the crash.
No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the pedestrian being in the roadway, or the conditions of the drivers involved, have been released at this time.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash reporting system. 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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