Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash on I-44 West of St. Louis Leaves One Driver Injured

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 22, 2026

Time

12:10 p.m.

Roadway

I-44

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 on Interstate 44 in St. Louis County left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The collision happened around 12:10 p.m. on September 22, 2026, on westbound I-44 east of Lewis Road, the Highway Patrol reported. Two vehicles were involved: a 2027 Volvo VNL and a 2021 Honda Accord, both traveling westbound at the time, according to the patrol's report.

A 67-year-old man from Grover, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No fatalities were reported, and the report does not indicate injuries to any other occupants involved.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C is investigating the crash. No further details about the sequence of events leading up to the collision have been released.

This report will 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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