Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on Blanchette Bridge Leaves St. Charles Woman Injured
Incident record
October 31, 2026
12:43 a.m.
I-70 at Blanchette Bridge
St Louis County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on the Blanchette Bridge early Saturday left one person with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred shortly after midnight, around 12:43 a.m., on westbound Interstate 70 on the bridge, per a preliminary Highway Patrol crash report. Two vehicles were involved: a 2025 Honda Civic and a 2010 Dodge Avenger, both traveling westbound at the time, the report states.
A 37-year-old woman from St. Charles, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash, according to the Patrol. She was transported to a medical facility for treatment, the report indicates.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C is handling the investigation into the incident, cataloged under crash report number 260460868.
No additional details about the circumstances leading to the crash have been released. This report reflects preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide further 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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