Injury Crash
St. Louis Teen Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Westbound
Incident record
November 1, 2026
3:30 a.m.
Interstate 70 Westbound
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 60°F · 7 mph wind
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An 18-year-old St. Louis man suffered moderate injuries early Sunday when the vehicle he was driving crashed on Interstate 70 Westbound east of Bermuda Drive in St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol's preliminary report states the crash happened at 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 1 and involved a single vehicle, a 2014 Lincoln MKS traveling westbound. The driver was the only occupant reported involved in the crash.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The driver was transported to a hospital for treatment of moderate injuries, the Patrol said. The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
No other vehicles or individuals were reported as involved in the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further 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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