Injury Crash
Three-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Westbound Leaves Florissant Man Injured
Incident record
September 8, 2026
7:48 a.m.
I-70 Westbound
St Louis County, MO
Missouri
3
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A three-vehicle crash on I-70 Westbound west of Bermuda in St. Louis County left one driver with minor injuries the morning of September 8, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol's preliminary crash report, filed under incident number 260383830, states the collision occurred at approximately 7:48 a.m. and involved a 2023 Kia Forte, a 2021 Peterbilt 579, and a 2023 Volkswagen Jetta, all traveling westbound at the time.
A 36-year-old man from Florissant, Missouri, who was driving one of the vehicles, sustained minor injuries in the crash, the Patrol reported. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment. No other injuries or fatalities were reported among the occupants of the other two vehicles.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. Details regarding the sequence of events leading to the collision have not yet been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash reporting system. Details may 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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