Injury Crash
St. Louis Man Injured in Collision Involving BNSF Train Engine on MO-79 in Lincoln County
Incident record
September 16, 2026
2:48 p.m.
MO-79 at WEHDE LN
Lincoln County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 59-year-old St. Louis man was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after his vehicle collided with a BNSF train engine on MO-79 east of Wehde Lane in Lincoln County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:48 p.m. on September 16, 2026, the Patrol's online crash report states. Investigators say a 2020 Volvo was traveling eastbound when it was involved in a collision with BNSF Engine #3971, which was moving southbound at the time.
The Volvo's driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol report. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C and was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which logged the crash under incident number 260395623.
Details surrounding the sequence of events leading up to the collision have not been released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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