City of Columbia, MO
08/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/15/2026 11:14
Columbia Police respond to traffic accident on East St. Charles Road
600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15, 2026
CONTACT: Colin Imhoff
Public Information Specialist
Columbia Police Department
City of Columbia
235.202.9030
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Columbia Police respond to traffic accident on East St. Charles Road
(COLUMBIA, MO) -
At about 9:09 p.m. on Aug. 14, Columbia Police responded to a traffic accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near East St. Charles Road and Remm Drive.
The vehicle struck the pedestrian traveling eastbound on East St. Charles Road. The pedestrian, Mark Hunter Jr, 47, of Columbia, was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased from his injuries. The next of kin has been notified.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652. To provide information without leaving your name or number, call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477 or visit http://www.p3tips.com/899. If you provide information to CrimeStoppers that leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.
Case Number 2026-00222657
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