Injury Crash
Six Hurt in Five-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 170 in St. Louis County
Incident record
October 31, 2026
9:09 p.m.
Interstate 170 at north of Interstate 70
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
5
6 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Six people were injured in a five-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 170 north of Interstate 70 in St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol's preliminary online crash report, filed under incident number 260462086, indicates all five vehicles were traveling southbound at the time of the collision on October 31, 2026, at 9:09 p.m. The vehicles involved included a 2009 Acura MDX, a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, a 2025 Kia K5, a 2018 Ford EcoSport, and one vehicle of unspecified type and model.
Among those hurt, a 32-year-old male driver suffered serious injuries and was taken for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A 35-year-old female driver and a 35-year-old female occupant each sustained moderate injuries and were also transported for care. Three juveniles involved in the crash sustained moderate injuries as well and were taken to receive medical attention.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, according to the Patrol's report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop C is handling the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the multi-vehicle collision. No further details on the sequence of events leading to the crash have been released.
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 additional information about the incident.
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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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