Injury Crash
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck on I-70 in Columbia
Incident record
November 3, 2026
9:00 p.m.
I-70
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Columbia Police Department
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A pedestrian suffered serious injuries Tuesday night after being struck by a car while running across the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Columbia, according to a Columbia Police Department news release.
The crash happened as the individual attempted to cross the busy interstate on foot, police said. One vehicle was involved in the collision, and the pedestrian was the sole person reported injured, according to KMIZ.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances that led the person to be in the roadway, nor have they disclosed the driver's identity or whether any citations have been issued. The extent of the victim's injuries was described as serious, though further medical details were not immediately available.
Columbia police responded to the scene and are continuing to investigate the incident. No arrests or charges have been announced as of this report.
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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