Columbia man killed in moped crash
Police say a Columbia man was killed Monday night when his moped hit an SUV while going the wrong way.
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Driver of pickup that collided with farmworker bus in Florida, killing 8, is arrested on DUI charges
By MIKE SCHNEIDER and TERRY SPENCER Associated Press OCALA, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested the driver of a pickup truck that crashed into a farmworker bus early Tuesday, killing eight, on charges of driving under the influence-manslaughter. Bryan Maclean Howard, 41, faces eight counts of DUI-Manslaughter, the FHP said in a
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Two people released from hospital after I-70 crash
Two people are now recovering after they were hurt in a crash on Interstate 70 in Cooper County on Monday afternoon.
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Northbound lanes of Range Line Street closed as first responders work crash scene
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The northbound lanes of Range Line Street in Columbia were shut down on Monday evening as first responders worked a crash scene. Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman Katherine Rodriguez told ABC 17 News in an email that a crash between a car and motorcycle occurred at 8:55 p.m. in the 3400 block of
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Three-car crash blocks traffic in Jefferson City for 30 minutes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A busy intersection in Jefferson City has reopened a crash that left three people injured. Around 11:30 Sunday morning, Jefferson City police responded to a three car crash at the intersection of West Truman and the Highway 50 East off ramps. Kristin Sills, 46, took a left turn in front of
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Jefferson City man dies in Cole County crash on Route W
WARDSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man died in a Thursday morning crash on Route W in Cole County, south of Deer Haven Road, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Antonio J. Perez Burgos was pronounced dead at the scene, the report states. He was 27. According to the report,
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Crash closes Jefferson City intersection during morning commute
Traffic had to be diverted around a busy Jefferson City intersection during the Tuesday morning commute, police say.
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Man seriously injured in Pettis County crash
A Sedalia man was seriously injured in a crash Monday on Highway 65 at Grand Avenue in Pettis County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.
Continue Reading Lake St. Louis man killed in Montgomery County crash
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lake St. Louis man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County Sunday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened on Westbound I-70 at the 181-mile marker at 10:34 p.m. Troopers say Joshua Jenkins, 21, was driving in the left lane of Westbound I-70 when his
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Highway Patrol reminds drivers, motorcyclists to be mindful during warming months
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) May is motorcycle safety awareness month and the Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to be vigilant of motorcyclists on the roads. According to Sgt. Kyle Green with the Highway Patrol, between late spring and the early fall is when most crashes involving motorcycles occur. Green said he recommends people pay extra
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Columbia Police confirm one dead after wrong-way crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police confirmed Saturday that one person died in a wrong-way crash Friday evening. The wrong-way driver, 84-year-old Allen D. Nichols of Ashland, died at the scene of the crash, Columbia Police confirmed Saturday afternoon. Around 5 p.m. Friday, Boone County Joint Communications was made aware of a car driving the wrong
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Sedalia man seriously injured in multiple-car crash Friday
COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia man was taken to a hospital with serious injuries Friday evening after a multi-car crash on Highway 135. The crash happened near Prarie Lick Rd. at 6:15 p.m., according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, driven by Katelynn Reuter,
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Man seriously injured in ATV crash Friday night
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sunrise Beach man suffered seriously injured in an ATV crash in Camden County Friday night. James Grant Jr., 43, was illegally driving a 2014 Polaris Sportsman around 7:15 p.m. on Cozy Cove Rd. when he failed to successfully turn left, causing the ATV to go off the side of the
Continue Reading One injured in crash on Highway 63 in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash that left one person injured caused the southbound lanes of Highway 63 in Columbia to close on Friday afternoon near the Interstate 70 connector. Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman Katherine Rodriguez said two vehicles were involved in the crash and that one injured person was brought to an area hospital by
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NTSB preliminary report: Plane that crashed in Boone County fell from 16,000 feet above sea level
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A plane that crashed near Hartsburg on April 16 reached about 16,000 feet above sea level before it fell, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board. The victim in the crash was Wade Bates, 58, of Arkansas, died in the crash, according to previous reporting. According to Federal
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Man on motorcycle dies from crash in Phelps County
PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was riding a motorcycle died Thursday from injuries he suffered in a crash in Phelps County on Interstate 44 at mile marker 170, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Thomas Zielinski, 54, of Salem, Missouri, died from the crash. According to the crash report, a 2004
Continue Reading Columbia teenager arrested, accused of DWI after Wednesday crash in Cooper County
The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested an 18-year-old after a crash in Cooper County on Wednesday afternoon.
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Family of St. Louis man searching for answers after man hit by vehicle in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of a St. Louis man is demanding justice after they say a family member was injured in a hit-and-run accident over the weekend. Drew Schenk, 22 was in Columbia from St. Louis visiting a group of friends who attended the University of Missouri during the weekend, according to his sister
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No children hurt in Hallsville school bus crash
No students were injured when a Hallsville school bus was in a crash Thursday afternoon.
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Hallsville man suffers serious injuries in motorcycle crash
A Hallsville man was taken to a hospital with serious injuries Thursday morning after crashing his motorcycle on Highway 124.
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