Crash
I-70 Reopens in Columbia After Crash Prompts Multi-Unit Emergency Response
Incident record
September 21, 2026
I-70 at Garden Dr.
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
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Injuries reported
Reported
Columbia Police Department
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A crash on Northwest Interstate 70 Drive at Garden Drive in Columbia drew a large emergency response, according to the Columbia Fire Department and Columbia Police Department.
Four Columbia Fire Department trucks were dispatched to the scene, along with two Columbia Police Department patrol units, according to responding agencies. An MU Health Care ambulance also responded to the location, and two tow trucks were called in to assist with vehicle removal.
The interstate was closed for a period while crews worked at the scene. According to ABC 17 News, the roadway reopened to traffic around 7:50 a.m.
Details on the number of vehicles involved, injuries, or any fatalities have not been released. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear, and no additional information about how it occurred has been made public.
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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