Injury Crash
St. Peters Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-270 in St. Louis County
Incident record
August 18, 2026
8:48 a.m.
I-270 Eastbound at Bellefontaine Rd
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 58-year-old woman from St. Peters, MO, suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on eastbound I-270 at Bellefontaine Road in St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred the morning of Aug. 18, 2026, at approximately 8:48 a.m., the report states. The woman was driving a 2013 Honda Odyssey eastbound at the time of the incident.
According to the Highway Patrol, the driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash. No other vehicles were reported involved.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C is investigating the crash under incident number 260349417.
This report will 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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