Injury Crash
Two Hurt in I-44 Eastbound Crash Near Walnut Street in St. Louis
Incident record
July 4, 2026
8:43 p.m.
I-44 Eastbound at Walnut St
St Louis, St Louis City County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A two-vehicle crash on I-44 Eastbound west of Walnut Street left two men with minor injuries on July 4, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The Patrol's Troop C, which has jurisdiction over the area, reported that the collision occurred at 8:43 p.m. and involved a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu and a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, both traveling northbound at the time.
A 23-year-old male driver from Carrollton, Illinois, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. A 27-year-old male occupant from St. Louis also suffered minor injuries and was taken for medical care.
The crash occurred in St. Louis City County, within the jurisdiction of Troop C. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report, identified as incident 260280602, remains the source of record for details surrounding the collision.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further information.
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.
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