Crash
Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Multiple I-70 Lanes Overnight in Columbia
Incident record
October 13, 2026
1:40 a.m.
I-70
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
Reported
Columbia Police Department
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A crash involving a motorcycle closed multiple lanes of Interstate 70 in Columbia on Tuesday night, according to a KMIZ news report.
The closure affected travel along the highway for nearly three hours before crews cleared the scene, KMIZ reported. Boone County Joint Communications sent out an alert around 1:40 a.m. Wednesday confirming that all lanes had reopened.
Details on the number of people injured or the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released. The Columbia Police Department and Boone County Joint Communications were both involved in responding to the incident, though it remains unclear which agency is leading any follow-up investigation.
No additional information about the rider or any other parties involved has been made public. The extent of any injuries sustained in the crash has not been confirmed.
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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