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Teen Driver Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Missouri 370 Ramp in St. Charles County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 31, 2026

Time

4:00 a.m.

Roadway

Missouri 370 Westbound Ramp to Elm Street

Location

St Charles County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

An 18-year-old woman from Wright City suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on the Missouri 370 westbound ramp to Elm Street early Friday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The Patrol said a 1996 Jaguar XJ6 and a 2013 Hyundai Elantra were both traveling westbound on the ramp when the collision occurred at around 4 a.m. local time. The young driver was hurt and transported to a hospital for treatment, the report states.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C is investigating the crash, which is listed under incident number 260321967. No fatalities were reported, and details on the second driver involved have not been released.

The crash occurred on the ramp connecting Missouri 370 westbound to Elm Street in St. Charles County. Authorities have not yet indicated what led up to the collision.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Related resources
Legal context
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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