Four people were killed, and three others injured in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 30 at Gravois Road in Jefferson County, Missouri, on Saturday night.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on October 24, 2026. Involved vehicles included a 2010 GMC Sierra, a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, and a 2021 Ram 2500.
The GMC Sierra, driven by a 68-year-old man from Manchester, was traveling eastbound in the left lane when it crossed into the westbound lanes of Highway 30 through a median crossover.
The Hyundai Santa Fe, operated by a 24-year-old man from Cedar Hill, was westbound, as was the Ram 2500, driven by a 33-year-old man from Barnhart.
The GMC Sierra collided head-on with the Hyundai Santa Fe, with subsequent impact from the Ram 2500 striking the GMC’s left side.
Three occupants were pronounced dead at the scene at 9:38 p.m.: the GMC driver, a 62-year-old woman from High Ridge (a passenger in the GMC), and a 24-year-old man from House Springs (a passenger in the Hyundai).
A fourth victim, a 40-year-old woman from High Ridge (also a passenger in the GMC), died at Mercy Hospital South at 11 p.m. after being transported by Big River Ambulance District.
The Hyundai driver suffered severe injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital South, while the Ram driver and a 5-year-old boy from Barnhart sustained minor injuries and were transported to Mercy Hospital St. Louis.
The GMC driver and a passenger were wearing seat belts; the fourth victim and both the Hyundai driver and his passenger were not. The Ram driver was also unbelted, while the 5-year-old was in a safety device.
All three vehicles were totaled and removed from the scene by Northwest Towing. The crash is under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Major Crash Investigation Unit.