1 dead after two vehicles crash on Route E in northern Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
One person is dead after two vehicles collided on Route E in northern Boone County on Tuesday night.
Boone County Joint Communications sent a notification at 8:31 p.m. stating a crash occurred on Route E near Akeman Bridge Road.
The road was then shut down as first responders worked. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F – which covers much of Mid-Missouri – made a social media post saying one person was pronounced dead at the scene after two vehicles collided.
Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp says the person who died had to be pulled to the vehicle after they were trapped after the crash.
BCFPD Battalion Chief Clint Walker said at the scene that the driver of the other vehicle was brought to University Hospital with serious injuries. Neither vehicle had additional passengers.
🚨Head-On Crash Closes Route E🚨
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) December 31, 2025
Troopers are investigating a two vehicle crash blocking Route E, at W Akeman Bridge Road, in Boone county.
Unfortunately, one person has been pronounced deceased at the scene.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. pic.twitter.com/9vx5UyQvyy
Several first responder vehicles, including an ambulance, were on the scene.
A tow truck arrived at 9:14 p.m. The road remained closed at 10:30 p.m.
Check back for updates.
