Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on I-55 in Ste Genevieve County Injures Saint Louis Woman
Incident record
October 19, 2026
2:39 p.m.
I-55 mile marker 143.0
Ste Genevieve County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on Interstate 55 northbound in Ste Genevieve County left one person injured on the afternoon of Oct. 19, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred around 2:39 p.m. near mile marker 143, the Patrol's online crash report states. Two vehicles were involved, both traveling northbound: a 2023 Freightliner Cascadia and a 2026 Chrysler Pacifica.
A 74-year-old woman from Saint Louis, an occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained moderate injuries in the crash, according to the Patrol. She was transported to a medical facility for treatment, officials said.
Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is investigating the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260443811.
No other injuries were reported in connection with the crash, and no fatalities resulted from the incident, per the Patrol's report.
This report will be updated as additional information becomes available from investigating officials.
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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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