64-Year-Old Woman Airlifted in Highway 50 Collision [Columbia, MO]

Columbia, MO (September 27, 2026) – A 64-year-old woman was seriously injured following a Highway 50 collision Thursday afternoon.

It was past 3 p.m. when the two-vehicle crash happened at Shooters Club Road.

Police said a truck attempted to cross eastbound freeway and failed to yield to an eastbound car, which then struck the side of the truck.

The woman driving the car was seriously injured and was airlifted to University Hospital in Columbia.

Moreover, the two juvenile females passengers were transported to Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Police said the 18-year-old truck driver did not sustain injuries in the collision.

Traffic accidents can occur in the blink of an eye, but so many are preventable with small, intelligent decisions. Pay attention, don’t get distracted and never drive after drinking. As ever – obey speed limits, buckle up and keep plenty of room between yourself and other vehicles. These are small enough measures to save lives — including your own.

We can all take steps to help keep us, our families and our communities, safe.

When operating personal watercraft, always keep a safe distance and follow boating safety rules. A few extra seconds of caution can prevent serious injuries on the water.

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