Injury Crash
Four-Vehicle Crash on US-54 at Route D Injures Three in Columbia
Incident record
October 9, 2026
US-54 at Route D
Columbia, Cole County, MO
Missouri
4
3 injured
None reported
Capitol Police
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A four-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 54 and Route D near Columbia left three people with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 7 p.m., authorities said. A 2026 Volkswagen Taos was traveling eastbound when it was involved in the collision with three other vehicles, the Highway Patrol reported.
Two children and one woman sustained minor injuries in the crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which responded to the scene in Cole County.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
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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