Injury Crash
Two Injured in Southbound I-55 Crash Near MO-141 in St. Louis County
Incident record
September 9, 2026
9:22 p.m.
I-55 SB
St Louis County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on southbound I-55 north of MO-141 left two people with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the crash occurred the evening of September 9, 2026, at about 9:22 p.m., in St. Louis County. Both vehicles involved were traveling southbound at the time. One of the vehicles was identified as a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier; the make and model of the second vehicle were not specified in the preliminary report.
A juvenile driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. An 18-year-old male occupant from Barnhart, Missouri, also suffered minor injuries and was taken for treatment.
The crash, logged as incident number 260386310, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. Further details, including the circumstances leading up to the collision, have not been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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