Injury Crash

Two Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Near Lake St Louis

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 7, 2026

Time

5:10 p.m.

Roadway

Interstate 70

Location

Lake St Louis, St Charles County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A two-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 70 west of Lake St Louis Boulevard left two people with moderate injuries on Nov. 7, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The Highway Patrol said the crash occurred at 5:10 p.m. and involved a 2023 Nissan Maxima and a 2020 Buick Encore, both traveling eastbound at the time.

A 57-year-old woman from O'Fallon, Missouri, who was driving one of the vehicles, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report states. A juvenile occupant also suffered moderate injuries and was taken for treatment, according to the Patrol.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop C is investigating the incident, cataloged under crash report number 260471730.

Further details on the circumstances leading up to the collision have not been released. This report may be updated as officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol provide additional information.

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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