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MSHP investigates fatal crash in Cole County

An area of Highway 54 south of Jefferson City was closed off on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, after a fatal crash.
Courtesy Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F
An area of Highway 54 south of Jefferson City was closed off on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, after a fatal crash.
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COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

One person is dead after a crash occurred Wednesday in Cole County, according to a social media post from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F.

Two vehicles are involved in the crash and are blocking the roadway on Highway 54 at Monticello Road, the post says.

A helicopter arrived at around 12:30 p.m. to take one of the people in the crash to a hospital, MSHP shared on its social media.

MSHP is asking motorists to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

ABC 17 News is working to learn more information. Please check back for updates.

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