Injury Crash
Six Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-55 South Near Meramec Bottom Road
Incident record
October 31, 2026
2:48 p.m.
Interstate 55 Southbound at Meramec Bottom Road
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
2
6 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on southbound Interstate 55 at Meramec Bottom Road in St. Louis County left six people with minor injuries Saturday afternoon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision, reported at approximately 2:48 p.m. local time, involved a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze and a 2024 Subaru Outback, both traveling southbound, the Highway Patrol's online crash report states.
All six occupants from the two vehicles were taken to area hospitals for treatment of minor injuries, according to the agency's preliminary report. Those injured included a juvenile, a 28-year-old woman, two 31-year-old men, and a 34-year-old man and woman.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C is investigating the crash under incident number 260461606. No fatalities were reported, and specific details about how the collision occurred have not been released.
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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