Crash
Semi Truck Crash Blocks I-70 West of Columbia
Incident record
October 8, 2026
I-70 mile marker 136
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
None reported
Boone County Sheriff's Office
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A crash involving a semi truck has closed westbound lanes of I-70 east of Columbia, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred at mile marker 136, between the Route Z and Millersburg exits in Boone County. Patrol officials said the single-vehicle wreck has blocked westbound traffic in the area.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, no injuries have been reported in connection with the crash. The agency has not released information on what led the semi to leave the roadway or come to a stop in the travel lanes.
Drivers heading west on I-70 near Columbia should expect delays while crews work to clear the scene. It remains unclear how long the lanes will remain blocked.
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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