Injury Crash

Two Troy Residents Seriously Injured in I-70 Crash in St Charles County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 3, 2026

Time

12:39 p.m.

Roadway

Interstate 70 at Route A

Location

St Charles County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 72°F · 0.02 in precip · 20 mph wind

Report

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Two people from Troy were seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in St Charles County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at 12:39 p.m. on November 3, 2026, in the eastbound lanes of I-70 west of Route A, the patrol's online crash report states. A 2008 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound at the time of the crash.

An 84-year-old man from Troy, identified as the driver, sustained serious injuries, according to the Highway Patrol. A 77-year-old woman, also from Troy, who was riding in the vehicle, was likewise seriously injured. Both were transported for medical treatment, the report says.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The crash remains under investigation by Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which assigned the incident report number 260465289.

This report is based on preliminary information released by authorities. Details may be updated as officials provide further 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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