Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in St. Louis Sends One to Hospital
Incident record
September 12, 2026
10:55 p.m.
Interstate 70 at east of Interstate 170
St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on westbound Interstate 70 east of Interstate 170 in St. Louis left one person with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's online crash report states the collision occurred at 10:55 p.m. on September 12, 2026, and involved a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox and a 2019 BMW 330, both traveling westbound at the time. Troop C responded to the scene.
A 59-year-old female occupant sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. No fatalities were reported, and the extent of injuries to any other occupants was not detailed in the available report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to document the circumstances surrounding the collision. No further details on the sequence of events leading to the crash have been released.
This report is based on information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. 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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