Crash
Four-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Eastbound Highway 54/63 Bridge in Jefferson City
Incident record
August 24, 2026
4:20 p.m.
Highway 54/63
Jefferson City, Cole County, MO
Missouri
4
Injuries reported
Reported
Garden City Police Department
Report body
A four-vehicle crash closed the eastbound lanes of the Highway 54/63 bridge over the Missouri River in Jefferson City on Monday afternoon, according to a Jefferson City Police Department news release.
The collision occurred at approximately 4:20 p.m. on the bridge connecting Jefferson City in Cole County, police said. Four vehicles were involved, including a Chevrolet Trailblazer, according to the department.
Eastbound traffic on the span was shut down following the crash, the release stated. Details on injuries or fatalities have not been released by authorities.
The Jefferson City Police Department has not yet indicated what led to the collision. No further information about the vehicles' occupants or the extent of any injuries has been made public.
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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