Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash Closes Part of East Broadway in Columbia
Incident record
October 25, 2026
2:45 p.m.
East Broadway at South El Chaparral Avenue
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
2
Injuries reported
Reported
Boone County Sheriff's Office
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A two-vehicle crash on East Broadway near South El Chaparral Avenue in Columbia prompted a temporary road closure Sunday afternoon, according to KMIZ.
The collision occurred just before 3 p.m., KMIZ reported, citing Boone County Fire officials. Crews with Boone County Fire blocked off a portion of East Broadway at the intersection to manage the scene, the outlet said.
The closure lasted approximately 45 minutes before the road reopened to traffic. At least two vehicles were involved in the crash, though specific details on injuries or the extent of damage have not been released.
No additional information about the drivers or circumstances leading up to the crash has been made public. It remains unclear what led to the collision, and officials have not indicated whether the incident remains under investigation.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash.
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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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