Injury Crash
Two Injured in I-70 Eastbound Crash Near Lake St. Louis
Incident record
July 11, 2026
10:15 a.m.
Interstate 70 Eastbound
St Charles County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 75°F · 5 mph wind
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A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 Eastbound east of Lake St. Louis in St. Charles County left two people with minor injuries on July 11, 2026, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. and involved a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia and a 2018 Kia Sedona, both traveling eastbound at the time, the Patrol's online crash report states.
A 50-year-old man and a 73-year-old woman, both from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, sustained minor injuries in the crash, according to the Patrol. Troop C responded to the scene.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. 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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