Crash & Collision Archives

WATCH: Wrecker pulls school bus out of ditch off Clark Lane

April 6, 2021 10:09 AM Matthew Sanders

A wrecker was called in to pull a school bus out of a ditch Tuesday morning on Clark Lane.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Four hospitalized, one arrested following wreck in Moniteau County

April 6, 2021 8:55 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said four people were hurt after two vehicles collided on Route A in Moniteau County Monday night.

One arrested after crash into State Historical Society building; BAC was .273

April 5, 2021 11:00 AM Matthew Sanders

Gire Ngizahayo, 23, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, speeding, careless and imprudent driving, resisting arrest and leaving the scene of a crash, according to a Columbia Police Department news release.

Pursuit suspect crashes into The State Historical Society of Missouri building

April 4, 2021 12:56 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One suspect is in custody after crashing into The State Historical Society of Missouri Center for Missouri Studies, Sunday morning. Columbia Police investigate the scene of a pursuit turned crash on Sixth St. and Elm St. CPD said an officer attempted to pull the suspect over for a traffic stop at midnight

One person dead in Camden County Friday afternoon crash

April 2, 2021 10:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is dead after a wreck on Highway 7 south of Velvet Antler road in Camden County Friday afternoon. A Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report states the driver Ronnie Larson, 31, Camdenton, and William Robinson, 34, of Roach, a passenger was in a 2000 Ford Explorer when it crashed

Crash on I-70 backing up traffic near exit 111

April 2, 2021 4:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT is reporting a traffic delay on westbound Interstate 70 past exit 111. MoDOT reported a vehicle crash just after 3:30. According to MoDOT, delays on the round could occur till after 4:20 p.m. ABC 17 News will have more information as it becomes available.

Three injured after wreck at the intersection of US 63 North and East Highway 124

April 1, 2021 4:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people are injured, two with serious injuries, after a wreck north of Columbia near the intersection of US 63 North and East Highway 124. The crash happened at 3:30 p.m. Thursday after one vehicle failed to stop at an intersection, and pulled into the path of another vehicle. The second vehicle

State troopers arrest Harrisburg man suspected of DWI crash

March 31, 2021 8:05 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested a Harrisburg man late Tuesday night following a single-vehicle crash.

Callaway County wreck Monday night sends one to hospital with serious injuries

March 30, 2021 6:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man has serious injuries after a motorcycle crash in Callaway County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Kevin Fidler was driving a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle when it hit a ditch and overturned on Route O east of Route UU. Fidler was thrown from the bike. Fidler

Tow truck driver in critical condition following Callaway County wreck

March 30, 2021 11:01 AM Matt Ragsdale

A tow truck driver is in critical condition Tuesday morning following a wreck in Kingdom City the night before.

Oakland Church Road back open after morning dump truck crash

March 30, 2021 9:02 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp said at 10:40 a.m. crews reopened E. Oakland Chruch Road near N. Buckingham Square.

Callaway County wreck sends tow truck driver to hospital after being hit on side of road

March 29, 2021 7:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a wreck on westbound Interstate 70 at the 151-mile marker. Officials with Troop F report the crash involved a tow truck driver. A Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report states that a Lexus RT traveling westbound traveled onto the shoulder and hit the Toyota Highlander

ATV wreck sends one to hospital with serious injuries in Miller County

March 29, 2021 11:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) An ATV wreck in Miller County has sent the driver to an area hospital with serious injuries. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Glendal Phares, 56, was traveling westbound and hit a rock, causing the atv to overturn and ejected Phares. Phares was taken by EMS to Lake Regional

Man hospitalized after crash in Osage

March 27, 2021 7:07 AM Ben Fein

Derek Kever was transported to Capitol Region Hospital following a single vehicle crash in Osage early Saturday morning.

Two injured in Thursday night wreck in Miller County

March 26, 2021 5:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a car crash in Miller County on Barton School road west of Route U has sent one person to an area hospital. The online crash report says a 1994 Dodge Dakota ran off the roadway and overturned. The driver, Gidget Claus was taken to

MSHP: Distracted driving causes US 54 wreck in Callaway County

March 26, 2021 4:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a driver distracted by a cellphone caused a wreck on US 54 near County Road 338 in Callaway County Thursday. The online crash report reports a 2011 Kia Sorento hit the rear of a tractor-trailer causing the Sorento to overturn. Officials report the driver,

Police: Medical issue leads to Grindstone crash; one arrested

March 24, 2021 11:19 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police say a driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after another driver had a medical issue that led to a crash Tuesday night at Grindstone Parkway and Highway 63.

Grindstone Pkwy at Highway 63 back open after evening wreck

March 23, 2021 10:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications is reporting Grindstone Pkwy at Highway 63 is back open after an evening wreck. A two vehicle wreck has temporarily closed lanes at the intersection of Grindstone Pkwy at Highway 63. An ABC 17 News crew on scene reports two vehicles were damaged in a wreck. Watch the

Boone County crash kills teen driver

March 22, 2021 2:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said Ethan Simkins of Columbia died after the crash in the 1700 block of South Purdy Lane, near Millersburg.

Multi-vehicle crash closes northbound lane of Providence Road

March 22, 2021 9:07 AM Matt Ragsdale

An ABC 17 News crew at the scene said at least five vehicles were involved in the crash. At 9 a.m., crews reopened one lane of Providence.