ST. CHARLES, MO (January 28, 2025) – A multi-vehicle collision on westbound Interstate 70, east of Fairgrounds Road, resulted in one reported injury Tuesday evening. The crash occurred at approximately 6:00 PM in St. Charles County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2005 Chevrolet Impala, driven by a 28-year-old man from St. Peters, Missouri, failed to slow for traffic and struck the rear of a 2015 Honda CRV. The impact caused the Honda to collide with a 2014 Dodge Ram ahead.
Both the Chevrolet and Honda sustained total damage and were towed from the scene, while the Dodge Ram suffered minor damage. The 32-year-old driver of the Dodge Ram, from O’Fallon, Missouri, sustained minor injuries and was transported to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles by ambulance. Authorities continue to investigate the incident.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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