Crash
Both Lanes of Range Line Street Closed After Crash in Northern Columbia

Incident record
October 1, 2026
7:04 p.m.
Range Line Street at Elleta Boulevard
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
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Injuries reported
Reported
Boone County Sheriff's Office
Slight rain · 70°F · 0.06 in precip · 4 mph wind
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A crash closed both lanes of Range Line Street at Elleta Boulevard in northern Columbia on Thursday evening, according to Boone County Joint Communications.
Dispatchers sent notification of the crash at 7:04 p.m., the agency said. The closure affected traffic at the intersection, though further details on the number of vehicles involved or any injuries have not been released.
Rain had been falling steadily across Columbia for much of the day, according to weather data, with slight rain reported in the area at the time of the crash.
Boone County Joint Communications confirmed the closure but has not released additional information about the circumstances of the crash. It remains unclear how long the roadway remained shut down or whether any citations have been issued.
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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