City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 8, 2017

CONTACT: Officer Nathan Turner
Major Crash Investigator
(573) 874-7652

Bryana Larimer
Public Information Officer
(573) 817-5049
[email protected]

Serious injury crash near Nifong & Forum Boulevard

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TYPE OF INCIDENT: Serious Injury Crash

CASE: 2017211368

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 11/08/17 @ 8:59 a.m.                 

           

ACCIDENT LOCATION:  Nifong Boulevard/Forum Boulevard                     

 

DRIVER 1:                  Christopher Wise

                                    Columbia, MO

                                    Age: 42

                                    Injured: Serious

                                    Seatbelt use: Yes

                                    Alcohol/drug use: No

 

                                   

 

INCIDENT DETAILS:

The crash occurred as vehicle 1 was traveling westbound on Nifong approaching Forum. While driving, Wise had a medical emergency which caused him to veer to the left. Wise left the roadway and entered into the parking lot of Boone Medical Group. Wise then crashed into six parked vehicles before coming to rest. Nurses from Boone Medical Group began providing first aid to Wise until EMS arrived on scene. Wise was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.


Location: Nifong Boulevard @ Forum Boulevard

City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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