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Three-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-70 Eastbound Lane Near Columbia

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Columbia, Boone County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 15, 2026

Time

8:32 p.m.

Roadway

I-70 at St. Charles Road mile marker 133.4

Location

Columbia, Boone County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

3

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

Reported

Agency

Boone County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A three-vehicle crash closed the eastbound lane of Interstate 70 near the St. Charles Road exit in Columbia on Monday evening, according to a KMIZ report.

The collision occurred close to mile marker 133.4 in Boone County, KMIZ reported. Boone County Joint Communications issued a closure notification at 8:32 p.m., confirming the eastbound lane shutdown at that mile marker.

Details on injuries or fatalities have not been released. The number of people involved and the extent of any harm remain unknown at this time.

It is unclear how long the eastbound lane remained closed or when normal traffic flow resumed. No information on the cause of the crash has been made public.

This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash and its impact on the roadway.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
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Legal context

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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