Pedestrian hit on Cole County road

First responders close a portion of Route Y in Cole County on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said troopers were investigating a pedestrian crash. — KMIZ

By Lucas Geisler

Published February 6, 2026 10:34 AM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) -

A vehicle hit a pedestrian on a Cole County road Friday morning, closing it for an hour.

Sgt. Kyle Green with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said troopers were investigating the pedestrian crash on Route Y near Helias Road just after 9 a.m. Green said the pedestrian was hurt, but he did not know the severity of those injuries.

An ABC 17 News photographer on scene saw law enforcement and Cole County EMS. A photographer said first responders opened the road back up just after 10 a.m.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Lucas Geisler

Lucas Geisler anchors 6 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.. shows for ABC 17 News and reports on the investigative stories.

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