Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on Southbound I-270 South of Clayton Leaves One Injured
Incident record
September 29, 2026
9:22 a.m.
I-270
St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 270 south of Clayton left one driver with minor injuries the morning of Sept. 29, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision, investigated under Patrol Troop C jurisdiction, occurred at approximately 9:22 a.m. and involved a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox and a 2025 Toyota Prius, both traveling southbound at the time, the Highway Patrol said.
One of the drivers sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol's crash report. No other injuries were reported, and the incident is classified as an injury crash with no fatalities.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is documenting the crash under report number 260414556. Further details regarding the circumstances of the collision have not been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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