Injury Crash
Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in St. Louis County
Incident record
October 10, 2026
9:40 p.m.
Interstate 70 at Route U
St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO
Missouri
1
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people were hurt when a Ford Mustang crashed on eastbound Interstate 70 near Route U in St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash happened at approximately 9:40 p.m. on October 10, 2026, the patrol said.
The patrol reported that a 2015 Ford Mustang was traveling eastbound at the time of the crash. A 31-year-old man from St. Louis, identified as the driver, and a 32-year-old woman, also from St. Louis, both sustained moderate injuries, according to the report. Both occupants were transported for medical treatment, the patrol said.
The crash fell under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol are handling the case. No further details about how the crash occurred have been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report 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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