Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed on I-70 Eastbound in Wentzville
Incident record
August 14, 2026
12:34 a.m.
Interstate 70 eastbound
Wentzville, St Charles County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 78°F · 7 mph wind
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A pedestrian died after being struck by a truck on Interstate 70 eastbound near Wentzville Parkway in St. Charles County, according to a preliminary crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 12:34 a.m. on August 14, 2026, per the report. Patrol records identify the vehicle involved as a 2023 International LS532 traveling eastbound at the time.
The pedestrian, a 23-year-old man from Perry, New York, sustained fatal injuries, the Highway Patrol reported. He was transported for medical treatment following the crash.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, per the report.
This report is based on preliminary information from 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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