Injury Crash
St. Charles Woman Injured in Early-Morning Two-Vehicle Crash on I-70
Incident record
September 18, 2026
1:40 a.m.
I-70 Eastbound at MO-79
St. Charles, St. Charles County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 26-year-old St. Charles woman suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle crash on I-70 Eastbound at MO-79 early Friday, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 1:40 a.m. and involved a 2019 Honda Accord and a 2005 Ford Mustang, both traveling eastbound at the time, the Highway Patrol said.
The female driver involved was transported for medical treatment following the collision, according to the report. No fatalities were reported, and one injury was confirmed among the two vehicles involved.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, identified by incident number 260398642.
This report is based on preliminary findings, and 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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