Crash
City Bus, Car Collide at Columbia Intersection, Shutting Down College Avenue
Incident record
June 18, 2026
College Avenue at University Avenue
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
2
Injuries reported
Reported
Boone County Sheriff's Office
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A crash between a private vehicle and a city bus shut down the intersection of College Avenue and University Avenue in Columbia at about 4 p.m. Thursday, according to a Boone County emergency dispatchers alert.
Two vehicles were involved in the collision, though the extent of any injuries has not been released. Boone County Emergency Dispatchers confirmed the road closure at the intersection following the crash.
A Columbia city official said Thursday afternoon that she was okay after her car was involved in the crash with the bus, according to a statement from the Columbia Mayor. Further details about the circumstances of the collision, including how many people were aboard the bus or in the private vehicle, have not been made public.
The intersection of College Avenue and University Avenue is a heavily traveled corridor in Columbia, and the closure affected traffic in the area at the time of the crash.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the incident.
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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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