Injury Crash
Three-Vehicle Crash on I-270 Southbound Injures Three in St. Louis County
Incident record
August 28, 2026
8:08 p.m.
I-270 Southbound
St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO
Missouri
3
3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A three-vehicle crash on southbound I-270 south of MO-370 left three people injured Friday evening, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:08 p.m. on Aug. 28, 2026, and involved a 2011 Subaru Outback, a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt and a 2006 Acura TL, all traveling southbound at the time, the Patrol's online crash report states.
A 32-year-old woman from St. Louis, identified as a driver, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. A 33-year-old woman from Fulton, Missouri, an occupant in one of the vehicles, also suffered minor injuries and was taken for treatment. A 36-year-old man from St. Louis, another driver involved in the crash, sustained moderate injuries and was likewise transported for medical care.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. The crash has been logged under incident number 260365563.
Details surrounding the sequence of events leading 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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