Injury Crash

Three-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in St Louis County Injures Kansas Woman

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 22, 2026

Time

2:20 p.m.

Roadway

Interstate 70 at Interstate 270

Location

St Louis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

3

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A crash involving three vehicles on eastbound Interstate 70 west of Interstate 270 in St Louis County left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The collision occurred at 2:20 p.m. on Aug. 22, 2026, the Patrol reported. Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol has jurisdiction over the investigation.

According to the Patrol, the vehicles involved were a 2025 Toyota Corolla, a 2011 Ford F150 and a 2002 Ford E150, all traveling eastbound at the time of the crash.

A 21-year-old woman from Junction City, Kansas, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported, and details on injuries to any other occupants involved were not included in the report.

This report is based on information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide further details.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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