Injury Crash
Two Critically Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Columbia's East St. Charles Road
Incident record
October 28, 2026
7:00 p.m.
East St. Charles Road at Demaret Drive
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
Reported
Boone County Sheriff's Office
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Two people suffered critical injuries in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening on East St. Charles Road near Demaret Drive in northeast Columbia, according to Boone County Fire Protection District Lt. Joey Rimel, as reported by ABC 17 News.
The crash prompted a closure of the roadway while emergency crews responded to the scene, ABC 17 News reported. Lt. Rimel confirmed that two vehicles were involved in the collision, though the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been detailed publicly.
ABC 17 News reported that both individuals injured in the crash sustained critical injuries. Their current conditions have not been released.
No additional details about the drivers, passengers, or vehicles involved have been disclosed at this time. The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to the scene, though it remains unclear whether other agencies are involved in follow-up investigation.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash and the conditions of those injured.
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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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