Columbia police only responding to injury crashes
UPDATE: The Missouri State Highway Patrol said it worked hundreds of crashes in central Missouri on Friday.
Troop F tweeted that it responded to 452 calls for service between 12 p.m. and 10 p.m. Troopers responded to 247 slide offs, 158 crashes, 6 possible injuries and no fatalities.
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ORIGINAL: Columbia and Boone County authorities responded to multiple weather-related crashes Friday afternoon as heavy snow moved into the area.
The Columbia Police Department said it was only responding to injury crashes at 2:20 p.m. Friday.
@ColumbiaPD responding to injury accidents only. If you get into a minor accident, exchange information with the other driver, take photos and safely continue to your destination. You can file the report either at a later time or online; https://t.co/PLVowhq95b
— ColumbiaPD (@ColumbiaPD) January 11, 2019
Columbia officers responded to a crash on Scott Boulevard near Rollins Road after a vehicle knocked over a light pole around 10 p.m.
The Missouri Department of Transportation traveler map can be found here for current road conditions.
Route WW was closed at Rustic Road for at least two hours because of the weather and road conditions. ABC 17 News crews on scene said cars were being sent up the hill one at a time.
Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop F said it was working multiple calls and urged drivers to avoid travel.
This is a snapshot of our current calls as of 1:55pm.
➡️ Dont travel if you don’t have to
➡️ Wait it out#MOwx pic.twitter.com/wV1Y7W0WtY
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) January 11, 2019
Boone County Joint Communications Tweeted out multiple crashes as the weather moved in.
BOONE CO JOINT COM: Rock Quarry Rd between Grindstone Pkwy and E Stadium Blvd, closed due to road conditions. Choose alternate route.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) January 11, 2019
BOONE CO JOINT COM: Motor Vehicle Collision N Rt Z at E St Charles Rd. Use caution, avoid area if possible.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) January 11, 2019
BOONE CO JOINT COM: Rock Quarry Rd at Capen Park, icy road conditions, vehicles not able to get up the hill. Avoid the area.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) January 11, 2019
BOONE CO JOINT COM: Motor Vehicle Collision N Garth Av at N Garth Ct. Use caution, avoid area if possible.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) January 11, 2019
BOONE CO JOINT COM: S Hwy 163 near Spring Brook Trl, several vehicle slid offs creating a traffic hazard. Use caution, avoid area if possible.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) January 11, 2019
BOONE CO JOINT COM: E St Charles Rd off ramp at I70 E, stalled vehicle creating a traffic hazard. Use caution, avoid area if possible.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) January 11, 2019
BOONE CO JOINT COM: Champions Dr between S Providence Rd and Mick Deaver Dr is closed. Choose alternate route.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) January 11, 2019
BOONE CO JOINT COM: Motor Vehicle Collision S Old Mill Creek Rd near Hwy KK. Use caution, avoid area if possible.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) January 11, 2019
BOONE CO JOINT COM: Motor Vehicle Collision Northland Dr near Haden Dr. Use caution, avoid area if possible.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) January 11, 2019
BOONE CO JOINT COM: Motor Vehicle Collision W Worley near Banks Av. Use caution, avoid area if possible.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) January 11, 2019
BOONE CO JOINT COM: Motor Vehicle Collision S Hwy 63 near Stadium Blvd. Use caution, avoid area if possible.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) January 11, 2019
BOONE CO JOINT COM: Road conditions are becoming slippery. Drive with caution.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) January 11, 2019
The Boone County Fire Department said if a car has caution tape on it, that means it has been checked by authorities.
HELP SPREAD THE WORD: As vehicle slide offs and crashes increase, please keep this in mind: If you see a vehicle that’s wrapped in caution tape, it has been checked by first responders and there’s no need to call 911. pic.twitter.com/GusZf5jo4i
— Boone County Fire (@BooneCountyFire) January 11, 2019
