2-Car Collision on Highway 79 Claims a Life [O’Fallon, MO]

O’Fallon, MO (November 29, 2025) — On Friday afternoon, a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 79 in O’Fallon left one person dead and another injured.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 2:52 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 79 and North Main Street.

Reports say that one individual died at the scene, while another was taken to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

The intersection was closed for several hours as investigators worked, but it has since reopened. Authorities say the cause of the crash remains under review.

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