Tragic crash in Columbia leaves Ashland man dead: Allen D. Nichols, 84, of Ashland was reportedly driving northbound in the southbound lane of Highway 63 near the I-70 Connector on May 3rd at approximately 5:00 p.m., as reported by the Columbia Police Department. Before it collided with a 2018 Dodge Ram driven by Robert Heckman, 56, of Columbia, the blue 2021 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Mr.
Nichols was found by the Columbia Police Department, the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, and the Missouri Highway Patrol. All three agencies made an attempt to stop the vehicle.
Both of the drivers were not wearing their seatbelts.
Because of the injuries he incurred in the collision, Mr. Nichols passed away at the scene of the accident. Notification has been given to his nearest of kin. The Columbia Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services provided medical assistance to Heckman at the scene of the accident. He was then transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of his severe injuries.