Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash on I-170 South Injures Hazelwood Man

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 31, 2026

Time

8:57 p.m.

Roadway

Interstate 170 Southbound at Interstate 70

Location

St Louis, St Louis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A crash involving two southbound vehicles on Interstate 170 at its interchange with Interstate 70 left one driver with minor injuries Saturday night, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The collision occurred at 8:57 p.m. on Oct. 31 in St. Louis County, per the Patrol's online crash report. A 2022 Nissan Altima and a 2015 Dodge Dart, both traveling southbound on I-170, were involved in the crash, the report states.

The driver of one of the vehicles, a 29-year-old man from Hazelwood, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported, and the report does not indicate additional injuries beyond the one driver.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C is investigating the incident, which has been logged under crash report number 260462040.

The interchange where the crash occurred connects two major St. Louis-area highways, I-170 and I-70.

This report is based on preliminary findings from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release additional 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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