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Two-Vehicle Crash on I-44 Ramp to Big Bend Road Leaves One Driver Injured

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 20, 2026

Time

4:50 p.m.

Roadway

Interstate 44 Eastbound Ramp to Big Bend Road

Location

St Louis, St Louis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 95°F · 7 mph wind

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A crash involving two vehicles on the eastbound Interstate 44 ramp to Big Bend Road in St. Louis County left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.

The crash occurred at 4:50 p.m. on July 20, 2026, the Patrol said. A 2017 Toyota Tundra and a 2012 Honda Civic, both traveling eastbound, were involved in the collision, according to the report.

A 55-year-old male driver from St. Louis sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported.

Light drizzle was falling at the time of the crash, with a temperature around 95 degrees, according to weather data.

Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, identified in Patrol records as crash incident 260305676.

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