Injury Crash
Five-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in Boone County Injures Motorists Amid Lane Closure
Incident record
June 12, 2026
I-70 mile marker 121
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
5
Injuries reported
Reported
Boone County Sheriff's Office
Report body
A five-vehicle crash on Interstate 70's westbound lanes in Boone County left multiple people injured, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.
The collision happened near mile marker 121, close to Columbia, at around 9:30 p.m., the report states. Investigators say four vehicles had come to a stop in traffic because of a lane closure at the time of the crash. A 2026 Peterbilt was among the vehicles involved, according to the patrol.
The extent of injuries has not been fully detailed, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol has not released the number of people hurt or their conditions. It also remains unclear whether any vehicles sustained significant damage beyond what was reported at the scene.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. No further details about the vehicles' drivers or passengers have been made public.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash and any resulting injuries.
Related resources
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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