Injury Crash
Two Hurt in Boone County Crash Near I-70 Ramp on US 40
Incident record
October 29, 2026
9:35 a.m.
US 40 at I-70 Westbound ramp
Boone County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people were taken to area hospitals with minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash on US 40 at the ramp to I-70 Westbound in Boone County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report. The collision was reported at 9:35 a.m. on October 29, 2026, the Patrol said.
A 2023 Toyota Highlander traveling west and a 2017 Jeep Compass traveling east were involved in the crash, according to the Patrol's report. A 29-year-old male occupant and a 51-year-old female driver each sustained minor injuries and were transported for medical treatment, the report states. Both individuals are from Columbia, Missouri.
The crash, logged under incident number 260458171, is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F. No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision have been released.
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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