Injury Crash

Two Teens Seriously Hurt After Being Ejected in Boone County Crash

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 11, 2026

Time

11:00 p.m.

Roadway

Route J

Location

Columbia, Boone County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

Reported

Agency

Boone County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

Two teenagers suffered serious injuries after being thrown from a vehicle in a crash on Route J in Boone County, according to a KMIZ report.

The crash happened shortly after 11 p.m. Friday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. A 2024 Chevrolet Impala carrying five occupants was traveling north on Route J at the time of the incident, the highway patrol said.

The report lists two injuries among those involved. The vehicle was the only one reported to be involved in the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. No further details about the cause of the crash or the conditions of the remaining occupants have been released.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
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Legal context
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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