Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on St. Charles Road in Columbia Prompts Charge Referral
Incident record
October 28, 2026
St. Charles Road
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
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Injuries reported
Reported
Boone County Sheriff's Office
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A serious crash on St. Charles Road in Columbia early Wednesday left authorities reviewing potential charges against one of the two drivers involved, according to the Boone County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office confirmed the crash occurred on St. Charles Road, though further specifics about the circumstances of the collision have not been released. Two drivers were involved, officials said.
Following the initial investigation, the Boone County Sheriff's Office referred one of the drivers to the Boone County Prosecutor's Office for consideration of potential charges. No additional details about the nature of the referral or the extent of any injuries have been disclosed.
The sheriff's office has not released the identities of those involved, and the investigation into the crash remains ongoing. It is unclear whether additional information regarding the cause of the collision or the condition of those involved will be released as the case moves forward.
Columbia police and other local agencies were not listed as responding to the scene, with the Boone County Sheriff's Office serving as the primary agency overseeing the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information provided by the Boone County Sheriff's Office. Details may be updated as officials release more information about the crash and any resulting legal proceedings.
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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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