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Passenger Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in Callaway County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 25, 2026

Time

11:55 a.m.

Roadway

I-70

Location

Columbia, Callaway County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Callaway County Sheriff's Office

Weather

Light drizzle · 81°F · 4 mph wind

Report

Report body

A 51-year-old man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 70 in Callaway County near Columbia, according to a KMIZ report.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the crash happened at approximately 11:55 a.m. on Saturday, July 25. The patrol reported that the injured passenger was riding in a 2025 Volvo VNL driven by a 54-year-old man at the time of the crash.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The vehicle was traveling westbound on I-70 when the crash occurred, per patrol information. No fatalities were reported, and the incident is classified as an injury crash involving one vehicle.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. No further details about the cause or sequence of events have been released.

This report may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
Related resources
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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