Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in St Charles Leaves One With Minor Injuries
Incident record
September 18, 2026
3:01 p.m.
Interstate 70
St Charles, St Charles County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 94°F · 2 mph wind
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A crash between two vehicles on eastbound Interstate 70 in St Charles left one driver with minor injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the collision occurred on September 18, 2026, at 3:01 p.m. east of Lake Saint Louis Boulevard. A 2013 Ford Escape and a 2018 Honda Fit, both traveling eastbound, were involved, patrol records show.
A 71-year-old man from Lake Saint Louis, who was driving one of the vehicles, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No other injuries were reported, and one injury was recorded in total across the two-vehicle crash.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. The report was filed under incident number 260397199.
This report is based on preliminary information from 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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