Injury Crash

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Rear-End Crash on Route B in Boone County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 29, 2026

Roadway

Route B at Route HH

Location

Columbia, Boone County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Boone County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A 23-year-old man suffered serious injuries early Tuesday when the motorcycle he was riding struck a stopped vehicle on Route B south of Route HH in Boone County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

The Patrol reported that a 2026 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle was traveling southbound on Route B when it collided with the rear of a 2019 Tesla Model S that had stopped on the roadway. The crash occurred around midnight, according to the report.

The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in the collision, the Patrol said. Information about the condition or occupancy of the Tesla was not included in the report.

Two vehicles were involved in the crash, and one person was reported injured. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency that responded to and documented the incident.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Details may 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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