Injury Crash
Three-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Westbound in St. Louis County Leaves Two Injured
Incident record
September 16, 2026
10:40 p.m.
Interstate 70 Westbound at Airflight
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
3
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash involving three vehicles on Interstate 70 Westbound near Airflight in St. Louis County left two men injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report. The incident, identified as crash 260396214, was investigated by Troop C after it occurred late in the evening on September 16, 2026.
The Highway Patrol reported that the vehicles involved were a 2006 Honda Civic and a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, both traveling westbound, along with a red Chevrolet Cruze whose direction of travel was not specified in the report.
A 21-year-old man from St. Louis suffered moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. A 56-year-old man, also from St. Louis, sustained minor injuries and was likewise taken for treatment. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to document the circumstances of the collision. No further details about the sequence of events or contributing factors have been released.
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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