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Pedestrian dies in crash on I-44 in Phelps County

By Chanel Porter

Published February 20, 2022 4:55 PM

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Authorities are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash on I-44 in Phelps County.

The crash happened Sunday morning in the eastbound lanes near the Jerome/Dixon exit at mile marker 176. Investigators have not released the pedestrian’s identity.

MoDOT previously closed one lane of traffic to investigate the crash. Major traffic backups were reported for several hours. The scene of the crash was cleared shortly after 11 a.m.

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Chanel Porter

Chanel joined ABC 17 News in January 2021 after graduating from Penn State University. She enjoys traveling and a daily iced coffee.

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