Crash & Collision

Nifong Boulevard closed off by Columbia police after crash

First responders closed off Nifong Boulevard in Columbia near Woodrail on the Green on Thursday, May 7, 2026. — Sam Roe/KMIZ

By Ryan Shiner

Published May 7, 2026 10:29 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Editor's Note: The type of vehicle involved has been corrected.

A well-traveled road in south Columbia was closed off by first responders on Thursday night after a crash.

Law enforcement and barricaded vehicles blocked off Nifong Boulevard near Woodrail on the Green.

Columbia Police said Friday morning that this crash happened at 8:45 p.m. Thursday.

One person was taken to the hospital for injuries.

An ABC 17 News photographer saw a scooter on the ground at the scene.

Boone County Joint Communications sent a notification at 8:53 p.m. stating that a collision occurred on West Nifong Boulevard and Woodrail on the Green.

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