Fatal Crash
One Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 63 North of Columbia
Incident record
May 18, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Highway 63 at MO 124
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
2
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Boone County Sheriff's Office
Slight rain · 66°F · 0.09 in precip · 4 mph wind
Report body
One person died Monday morning following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 63 north of Columbia, near the intersection with MO 124 east, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol reported the crash via social media at approximately 8:30 a.m., stating that one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Details on the vehicles and the circumstances leading up to the collision have not been released.
Light rain was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. No additional information about the identities of those involved has been made public.
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.