Crash
Nifong Boulevard Closed After Thursday Night Crash in Columbia
Incident record
May 7, 2026
Nifong Boulevard at Woodrail on the Green
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
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Injuries reported
Reported
Columbia Police Department
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A crash on Nifong Boulevard near Woodrail on the Green prompted a road closure in Columbia, according to a Columbia Police statement. The incident occurred Thursday night, with the closure still noted in a report issued Friday morning.
First responders blocked off the area using barricaded vehicles as they worked the scene, Columbia Police said. Details on the number of vehicles involved, injuries, or fatalities have not been released.
Columbia Police have not indicated when the roadway is expected to fully reopen or provided additional information about what led to the crash. No further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident have been made public at this time.
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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