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One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Westbound in Boone County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 30, 2026

Time

5:55 a.m.

Roadway

I-70 Westbound mile marker 118.8

Location

Boone County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A crash on I-70 Westbound left one driver with moderate injuries early Tuesday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report for incident 260271226.

The patrol reported that the collision occurred around 5:55 a.m. on June 30, 2026, near mile marker 118.8 in Boone County. Two vehicles were involved: a 2014 Ford Escape and a 2019 Freightliner, both traveling westbound at the time, per the crash report.

A 33-year-old woman from Columbia, Missouri, driving one of the vehicles, sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

Troop F of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the scene, according to the crash report.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report may be updated as officials provide additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Legal context
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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