Crash & Collision Archives

Trial for deadly Chariton County train derailment expected to begin next summer

June 26, 2023 11:48 AM Erika McGuire

A Chariton County judge said Monday that the lawsuits related to the deadly June 2022 train derailment will likely go to the trail in August next year.

Morgan County man accused of DWI after single-vehicle crash

June 22, 2023 11:07 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers arrested a Versailles, Missouri, man early Thursday after he crashed his truck in Morgan County.

Kansas woman hurt in Morgan County golf cart crash

June 20, 2023 5:20 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Pleasanton, Kansas, woman suffered serious injuries in a Tuesday golf cart crash in Morgan County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred on Main Street about 100 feet north of Sunset Drive. A golf cart traveled down a hill and the driver – Hayden Riggs,

Woman hurt after WaveRunner crash at Lake of the Ozarks

June 19, 2023 4:17 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol a 41-year-old woman was hurt in a WaveRunner crash on Sunday afternoon. Troopers say New Hampshire resident Melissa Gregg hit a series of wakes and was thrown off the 2021 Yamaha PWC. Gregg was moderately injured in the crash and was taken to Lake Regional

6-year-old seriously hurt in Morgan County go-kart crash

June 18, 2023 7:03 AM Erika McGuire

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 6-year-old boy from Stover was flown by helicopter to University Hospital after being seriously hurt in a go-kart crash Saturday evening. According to the Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 5:17 p.m. on Marina Drive in Morgan County. Troopers said, the 6-year-old was driving a 2022 Hammerhead Mudhead 208R go-kart

Nebraska woman hospitalized after rollover crash in Morgan County

June 18, 2023 4:00 AM Erika McGuire

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Nebraska woman was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in Morgan County Saturday afternoon. Online crash reports say, the crash happened at 3:12 p.m. on Wilson Bend Road south of Ridgeline Drive. Sandra A. Penny, 69, was driving a 2020 Jeep Renegade when it went off the road, hit the ground,

Two Kansas teens seriously injured after jet ski crash on the Lake of the Ozarks

June 17, 2023 5:40 AM Erika McGuire

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two teenagers from Kansas suffered serious injuries after a jet ski crash Friday evening on the Lake of the Ozarks. The crash happened at the 7 mile mark of the Big Niangua at 6:23 p.m. Friday. According to Troopers, the crash happened when a jet ski hit the side of another

Police: Two children brought to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries in early Thursday Columbia crash

June 15, 2023 1:11 PM Matthew Sanders

A child was rushed to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after a crash Thursday morning in southeast Columbia, a Columbia Fire Department assistant chief said.

Russellville man injured after truck crashes in Cole County

June 14, 2023 6:17 PM Ryan Shiner

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Russellville man suffered moderate injuries Wednesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash in Cole County on Missouri 179 just north of Route N, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred as a 2011 International semi-truck – driven by Colby Gilpin, 31 – was heading

Man accused in Memorial Day weekend UTV crash booked into jail, released

June 14, 2023 6:54 PM Ryan Shiner

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Brumley man was in jail Wednesday morning, facing charges related to a crash in late May. Carter Halley, 23, of Brumley, was booked Wednesday morning in the Miller County Jail after turning himself in, according to the Miller County Sheriff’s Office. He was released on his own recognizance, according to Casenet.

MSHP names drivers who died in Highway 54 crash south of Lake of the Ozarks

June 14, 2023 1:43 PM Matthew Sanders

Highway 54 was closed in both directions Wednesday afternoon in Camden County after a crash, the Missouri Department of Transportation tweeted.

Woman arrested for DWI after suffering serious injuries in Miller County crash

June 14, 2023 11:27 AM Matthew Sanders

A Miller County woman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and not driving on the right side of the road after she crashed her SUV late Tuesday.

Deadly Randolph County crash case moved to Carroll County

June 13, 2023 10:19 PM Katie Greathouse

A man accused of killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child in a crash will now have his case moved to Carroll County.

Rolla woman in fair condition after being flown from crash scene

June 13, 2023 5:56 PM Matthew Sanders

A Rolla woman was in fair condition at University Hospital in Columbia on Tuesday after she suffered serious injuries in an early morning crash in Maries County.

Man arrested after Memorial Day weekend UTV crash charged with DWI

June 13, 2023 5:10 PM Matthew Sanders

A man arrested after a crash between his UTV and a car in Miller County on Memorial Day weekend has been charged with two felonies.

Providence Road closed briefly after moped crash

June 13, 2023 1:49 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Southbound Providence Road was closed briefly in central Columbia on Tuesday afternoon after a moped crash. The moped rider was taken to a hospital after apparently hitting a utility pole. Information about his injuries and how the crash happened were not available at the scene. The southbound lanes at the Rogers Street

Paris Road reopens after crash during Tuesday morning commute

June 13, 2023 7:43 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of 7:46 a.m. Boone County Joint Communications says the road has reopened. ORIGINAL: According to Boone County Joint Communications, a Tuesday morning crash is impacting traffic along Paris Rd. and Waco Rd. BCJC tweeted about the incident at little before 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Columbia Fire tweeted out a photo

Centralia woman hurt in crash that closed down part of Route B

June 12, 2023 4:17 AM Matthew Sanders

A Centralia woman suffered serious injuries Monday morning in a crash that closed down part of Route B north of Columbia.

Teen boy hurt when hit by truck in Mexico

June 9, 2023 11:02 AM Matthew Sanders

A 15-year-old boy was hurt when he ran in front of a utility truck while crossing the road Thursday afternoon in Mexico, Missouri.

Woman suffers serious injuries following single vehicle crash in Benton County

June 9, 2023 9:42 AM Joushua Blount

BENTON, Co. (KMIZ) A woman is in the hospital recovering from serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Benton County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash happened at 9:40 am on Missouri Highway 7 at Turkey Creek Hill. Troopers say D’anna M. Ambrose, 41 of Warsaw was traveling northbound