Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-79 in St. Charles County Leaves One Injured
Incident record
June 28, 2026
6:05 p.m.
MO-79 at Firma
St Charles County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash between two vehicles on MO-79 at Firma left one driver with moderate injuries the evening of June 28, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said a 2001 Jeep Cherokee was traveling northbound when it collided with a 2017 Cadillac XT5 heading southbound. The crash was reported at about 6:05 p.m.
A 40-year-old man from Lake St. Louis, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries in the collision, the patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop C is handling the investigation into the crash.
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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