Injury Crash
Two Teens Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-270 in St. Louis County
Incident record
October 21, 2026
5:48 a.m.
Interstate 270 at east of MO-180
St Louis County, MO
Missouri
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2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two 18-year-old women from Maryville, Illinois, were injured early Wednesday morning when the car they were in crashed on Interstate 270 in St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 5:48 a.m. on westbound I-270 east of MO-180, the Patrol's preliminary online crash report states. A 2015 Kia Forte was the only vehicle involved.
Both the driver and a passenger, each 18 and from Maryville, sustained moderate injuries and were transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The incident, logged under case number 260445862, falls within the jurisdiction of Troop C and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information released by investigators. Details may be updated as officials provide further 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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