Injury Crash
Four Hospitalized After Crash Closes Columbia Intersection
Incident record
August 12, 2026
8:09 p.m.
Paris Road at Vandiver Drive
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
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4 injured
None reported
Columbia Police Department
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A crash at the intersection of Paris Road and Vandiver Drive in Columbia sent four people to an area hospital, according to a KMIZ report.
The collision prompted authorities to close the intersection while crews responded to the scene. Boone County Joint Communications announced the closure at 8:09 p.m., according to the agency.
KMIZ reported that four individuals were transported for medical treatment following the crash. The number of vehicles involved has not been specified.
Columbia Police Department and Boone County Joint Communications were among the agencies responding to the incident. It remains unclear how long the intersection stayed closed or when normal traffic flow resumed.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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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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