Crash
One Lane Closed After Non-Injury Crash on US-63 in Columbia
Incident record
October 15, 2026
6:20 a.m.
US-63 at E. Dripping Springs Road
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
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Injuries reported
None reported
Boone County Sheriff's Office
Light drizzle · 66°F · 7 mph wind
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A crash on U.S. Highway 63 at East Dripping Springs Road in Columbia prompted a brief lane closure, according to KMIZ. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
Boone County Joint Communications issued an alert around 6:20 a.m. notifying drivers of the closure near the Dripping Springs Road intersection, KMIZ reported. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
Crews worked to clear the scene and restore traffic flow, and the highway was fully reopened just before 7:30 a.m., KMIZ reported. The number of vehicles involved has not been disclosed.
No further details about the cause of the crash have been released. This report will be updated as officials provide 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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