Injury Crash

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

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 19, 2026

Time

5:00 p.m.

Roadway

I-255 at Telegraph Road

Location

St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A crash on westbound Interstate 255 at Telegraph Road in St. Louis left one driver with moderate injuries on July 19, 2026, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The patrol said the collision occurred at 5:00 p.m. and involved a 2018 BMW 540I and a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, both traveling westbound on I-255 at the time.

A 71-year-old female driver from St. Louis sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the report states. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C is investigating the crash, cataloged under incident number 260304252.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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