Injury Crash
Two Drivers Critically Injured in Head-On Crash in Columbia
Incident record
October 28, 2026
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Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
Reported
Boone County Sheriff's Office
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Two drivers were left in critical condition following a head-on collision in Columbia, according to a KMIZ news report. The crash, which happened on a Wednesday, involved two vehicles.
KMIZ reported that both drivers sustained critical injuries in the collision. No fatalities have been confirmed in connection with the crash, according to a KMIZ editor's note correction.
The investigation into the crash has been referred to the Boone County Prosecutor's Office, KMIZ reported. No further details about the circumstances leading up to the collision have been released.
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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