Crash
Semi-Truck Crash Shuts Left Lane on I-70 West Near Columbia
Incident record
October 20, 2026
I-70 mile marker 137
Columbia, Callaway County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
Reported
Callaway County Sheriff's Office
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A semi-truck crash closed the left lane of westbound Interstate 70 near mile marker 137 in Callaway County, according to the MoDOT Traveler Map. The Missouri Department of Transportation reported the crash at 6:40 a.m.
The incident involved a single semi-truck, and the trailer sustained heavy damage, according to an on-scene observation from ABC 17 News. Four tow trucks were dispatched to the scene to assist with clearing the wreckage, consistent with the extent of damage noted by crews on site.
No information on injuries or fatalities has been released. The crash has been classified as a property-damage incident based on available reporting. MoDOT's traveler map continued to show the left lane closed as crews worked to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow along the westbound corridor.
Drivers in the area were advised to anticipate delays while the lane closure remained in effect. The cause of the crash has not been disclosed, and no additional details about the sequence of events leading up to the collision have been made public.
This report is based on preliminary information from the MoDOT Traveler Map and on-scene observations by ABC 17 News. Further details may be released as MoDOT and other officials continue to assess the scene and provide updates.
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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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