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Injury Crash

Vehicle Collides With Horse-Drawn Buggy in Morgan County, Multiple Injuries Reported

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Columbia, Morgan County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

May 13, 2026

Roadway

Route C

Location

Columbia, Morgan County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Morgan County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A vehicle crashed into a horse and buggy in the 20000 block of Route C in Morgan County on Wednesday, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol spokesman Kyle Green.

Green said multiple people were injured in the crash, which involved two vehicles — the passenger vehicle and the horse-drawn buggy. The extent of the injuries has not been publicly detailed.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F responded to the scene near Columbia to investigate the collision. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Officials have not released additional information about the circumstances leading up to the crash, including the direction of travel of either vehicle or whether any citations have been issued. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

This report will be updated as officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol release more information about the crash.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
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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