Injury Crash

Two Injured in I-270 Crash Near Big Bend Boulevard

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 25, 2026

Time

1:26 p.m.

Roadway

Interstate 270 Northbound at North of Big Bend Boulevard

Location

St Louis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 270 Northbound north of Big Bend Boulevard in St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash, logged by the Patrol as incident 260360324 and handled by Troop C, involved a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2010 Chevrolet Express, both traveling northbound on I-270 at the time, the report states.

A 59-year-old man from O'Fallon, Illinois, and an 87-year-old man from St. Louis, Missouri, both sustained minor injuries in the collision and were transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. The crash occurred on August 25, 2026.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to serve as the investigating agency.

This report will be updated as officials release more 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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