Boone County Car Crash - 04/03/26
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April 14, 2026
A multi-vehicle accident occurred in Boone County on April 3, 2026 on I-70 near the 122.8 mile marker.
The crash occurred when the 27-year-old male driver of 2021 Ram 3500 overtook and struck a 2024 Volkswagen Jetta and 2017 GMC Acadia. The Ram travelled off the right side of the road, struck an embankment, and returned to the road. The Volkswagen came to rest in the left lane. The GMC overturned off the left side of the road and came to rest in the median.
The driver of the Ram, a Columbia man, suffered serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to University Hospital. The driver of the Volkswagen was a 55-year-old woman from Columbia, suffered minor injuries. Her 80-year-old female passenger suffered serious injuries, and both were transported by ambulance to University Hospital. The driver of the GMC, a 38-year-old female from Fayette, suffered minor injuries. However, her vehicle transported 3 juveniles, a 14-year-old girl and 15-year-old boy, both from Fayette, and a 15-year-old girl from New Franklin. Both girls suffered minor injuries, but the boy was seriously injured. All parties from that vehicle were transported to University Hospital by ambulance.
All 3 vehicles were totaled in the crash.
If you were injured in a multi-vehicle crash and were not at fault, you may be facing a complicated situation with multiple drivers, insurance policies, and conflicting accounts of what happened. In these cases, insurance companies often try to shift blame between one another to limit their payouts, which can delay or reduce the compensation you deserve. Even injuries that seem minor at first can lead to ongoing medical issues, missed work, and unexpected expenses. An experienced personal injury attorney can help untangle the liability issues, identify all responsible parties, and ensure your claim is handled fairly from start to finish. If you’ve been injured in a multi-car accident and weren’t at fault, don’t let the complexity work against you—contact Daniel Finder at Finder Law, LLC today for a consultation.
All facts of the incident are based on preliminary reporting done by The Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific guidance, please contact our office directly.
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