Crash
Semi-Truck Crash Shuts Down I-70 West in Columbia, Traffic Restored by Morning
Incident record
September 10, 2026
5:40 a.m.
I-70
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
Reported
Boone County Sheriff's Office
Moderate drizzle · 71°F · 0.02 in precip · 3 mph wind
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A semi-truck crashed in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Columbia early Thursday morning, prompting a temporary closure of the roadway, according to KMIZ.
The single-vehicle crash involved a semi and attached trailer, which blocked the westbound lanes while crews worked to clear the scene. KMIZ reported that the truck and trailer were removed from the interstate around 5:30 a.m., with traffic flow returning to normal roughly ten minutes later, around 5:40 a.m.
Light drizzle was falling in the Columbia area at the time, according to weather data, with temperatures near 71 degrees.
No information on injuries has been released. Authorities have not indicated what led to the crash, and the extent of any damage to the truck or trailer has not been detailed.
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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