Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on I-255 in St. Louis County Leaves One Driver Injured

Incident record
August 13, 2026
6:35 a.m.
I-255 at Koch Road
St Louis, St Louis County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 75°F · 4 mph wind
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A crash on westbound Interstate 255 near Koch Road left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at approximately 6:35 a.m. on August 13, involving a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and a 2019 Toyota Tacoma, both traveling westbound on I-255 west of Koch Road, the Patrol's online crash report states.
A 22-year-old male driver from Collinsville, Illinois, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. Details regarding the condition or identity of the other driver involved were not included in the available report.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The crash was investigated by Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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