St. Charles Co, MO – Multiple Injuries in Commercial Truck Crash on U.S. Hwy 61

‍St. Charles County, MO (February 26, 2026) – Multiple people were injured Wednesday afternoon, February 25, following a crash involving a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle on southbound U.S. Highway 61 at Dietrich Road in St. Charles County.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 4:49 p.m. A 2022 Chevrolet Cavalier was stopped at the stop sign on eastbound Dietrich Road when it entered the intersection and failed to yield to a southbound commercial truck traveling on U.S. Highway 61.

The second vehicle, identified as a 2006 Sterling L9500 commercial truck, attempted to brake to avoid a collision. However, impact occurred when the front left side of the truck struck the rear left side of the Chevrolet. Following the initial collision, the Chevrolet rotated and traveled off the roadway, where it struck a cable barrier.

Emergency responders transported multiple occupants of the Chevrolet to Mercy Hospital St. Louis. A 37-year-old female occupant suffered serious injuries, while a 40-year-old male driver and a 68-year-old female occupant sustained moderate injuries. The driver of the commercial truck was not reported injured.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene. The crash remains under investigation by authorities.

Our thoughts are with those injured in this accident, and we hope they make a full and timely recovery.

How Failure to Yield Can Lead to Serious Truck Accidents in Missouri

Accidents involving commercial trucks often result in serious injuries due to the size and weight of these vehicles. In Missouri, crashes caused by a failure to yield at intersections can raise complex questions about fault, insurance coverage, and liability, especially when a commercial vehicle is involved.

Missouri follows a comparative fault system, which means injured individuals may be able to pursue compensation even if multiple factors contributed to the collision, depending on how responsibility is ultimately determined. Economic damages are intended to cover measurable financial losses, including hospital bills, follow-up care, and lost income during recovery. When injuries affect a victim’s ability to work long-term, future lost earnings may also be considered.

In addition to financial losses, Missouri law allows injured individuals to seek non-economic damages. These address the physical pain, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life that can result from a serious crash involving a commercial vehicle.

Accidents involving commercial trucks may also raise complex insurance and liability issues, particularly when multiple parties or high-limit policies are involved. Investigations often examine driver actions, vehicle operation, and compliance with safety regulations. In these cases, a truck accident lawyer can help victims understand how to proceed after an injury accident and outline the available options under Missouri law. 

Our attorneys at The Dunk Law Firm understand the challenges that follow serious truck accidents. Our team can help injured individuals understand their rights and pursue the compensation they may be entitled to under Missouri law.

If you or a loved one was injured in a commercial vehicle accident, contact The Dunk Law Firm at (414) 209-4398 to speak with our team and learn more about your options.

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