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Three-Vehicle Crash on West Nifong Boulevard in Columbia Sends One to Hospital

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

March 24, 2026

Time

9:00 p.m.

Roadway

West Nifong Boulevard

Location

Columbia, Boone County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

3

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Columbia Police Department

Report

Report body

A crash involving three vehicles on West Nifong Boulevard in Columbia sent one person to an area hospital Tuesday night, according to firefighters at the scene.

The collision was reported around 9 p.m. Tuesday, prompting a response from the Columbia Fire Department. Crews closed one westbound lane of West Nifong Boulevard while they worked the scene and assisted those involved.

Firefighters said three vehicles were involved in the crash and confirmed that one person was transported for medical treatment. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

The lane closure allowed emergency personnel to manage traffic and clear the roadway as first responders assessed the scene. It was not immediately clear how long the closure remained in place or when the westbound lane was fully reopened to traffic.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash, including how the three vehicles came to collide, have not been released. The Columbia Fire Department has not provided additional information beyond the number of vehicles involved and the transport of one injured person.

This report is based on information provided by firefighters at the scene as of Tuesday night. Further details may be released as officials continue to review the incident, and this article may be updated to reflect new information as it becomes available.

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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