Crash
Eastbound Lane of Vandiver Drive Closed After Columbia Crash
Incident record
May 24, 2025
2:26 p.m.
Vandiver Drive at Paris Road
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
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Injuries reported
Reported
Columbia Police Department
Report body
An eastbound lane of Vandiver Drive in north Columbia was shut down near Paris Road following a crash, according to KMIZ. Boone County Joint Communications announced the closure at 2:26 p.m.
As of 3 p.m., the affected lane remained closed, KMIZ reported, though it was not immediately clear when it would reopen.
Multiple first responders were sent to the scene, including Columbia EMS, Columbia police officers and Boone County sheriff's deputies. Details on the number of vehicles involved, injuries or the cause of the crash have not been released.
Drivers in the area were advised to expect delays while the lane closure was in effect near the Vandiver Drive and Paris Road intersection.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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.