Injury Crash
Semi-Truck Carrying Sea Lions Crashes on I-70 Near Columbia, One Injured
Incident record
August 13, 2026
I-70 mile marker 133
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Boone County Sheriff's Office
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A semi-truck hauling four people and three sea lions crashed on westbound Interstate 70 near mile marker 133 in Boone County, according to KMIZ. The single-vehicle wreck occurred near Columbia and prompted an emergency response to clear the scene.
One occupant of the truck was transported to University Hospital with moderate injuries, the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F reported. No other injuries or fatalities were reported among those involved.
The crash's exact location was confirmed by Troop F as occurring near mile marker 133 on westbound I-70. Westbound lanes were closed temporarily as crews worked to clear the wreckage before the interstate was reopened to traffic, KMIZ reported.
Details about the condition of the sea lions transported in the truck were not immediately available. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the crash.
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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