Crash & Collision Archives

Freight train hits oversize load on tracks in Monroe County

November 17, 2022 11:48 AM Matthew Sanders

A freight train hit a truck pulling an oversize load on a track in Paris, Missouri, on Thursday.

Four hurt Wednesday night in Camden County crash

November 17, 2022 12:41 PM Zachary Farwell

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Black Road near Camp Rising Sun Road around 9 p.m.

Route K crash in Columbia sends two to hospital

November 16, 2022 4:47 PM Matthew Sanders

A crash closed the westbound lane of Route K in south Columbia on Wednesday after a crash.

Two dead after semi, car involved in Highway 63 crash in northern Boone County

November 14, 2022 1:50 PM Matthew Sanders

Two people are dead after a semi-truck and a car crashed on Highway 63 in northern Boone County on Monday afternoon, a Boone County Fire Protection District spokesman said.

Troopers arrest driver after hitting Columbia man in Jefferson County

November 14, 2022 6:35 AM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Park Hills woman is accused of hitting a Columbia man with a car in Jefferson County on Sunday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Tiffany L. Nahlik, 33, hit Dustin M. Short, 38, on southbound Highway 67 near Oakvale Road around 5:55 p.m. Troopers said Nahlik’s car hit

Several people hurt Sunday night in Morgan County crash

November 14, 2022 7:01 AM Zachary Farwell

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Six people were hurt Sunday night following a crash in Morgan County. The crash happened on State Highway 52 near Church Road around 7:10 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by a 16-year-old Russellville teenager traveled across the highway and hit a pickup truck.

Macon man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash

November 13, 2022 3:49 AM Meghan Drakas

MACON, Mo. (KMIZ) A 25-year-old Macon man was flown to the hospital after a motorcycle crash on Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, troopers say Brant Bull was driving along US 36 near Bevier, when he swerved to miss an oncoming vehicle. Bull’s bike then went off the left side

Teenager injured in one-vehicle accident in Miller County

November 11, 2022 10:34 PM Ryan Shiner

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 17-year-old boy suffered minor injuries Friday morning after his 1996 Chevrolet 2500 skid off the road and overturned on Route M, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The vehicle started to overturn and became stuck between two large boulders. It continued to overturn and hit a creek bottom. The

Drivers suffer serious injuries in crash east of Columbia

November 10, 2022 4:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Two Columbia drivers had serious injuries after one turned in front of the other early Thursday on Route WW at El Chaparral Avenue.

Two killed Sunday in Chariton County after head-on crash on Highway 24

November 7, 2022 7:43 AM Zachary Farwell

CHARITON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people are dead following a head-on crash Sunday afternoon on Highway 24 in Chariton County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened about 3-miles east of Salisbury around 5:30 p.m. Troopers said a car driven by Paul L. Busto, 57, of Clark, hit an SUV head-on after

Nebraska man hurt in Highway 179 crash in Cole County

November 3, 2022 10:29 AM Zachary Farwell

Highway 179 in Cole County has reopened after a crash closed it Thursday morning.

Driver faces possible charges after Pettis County crash

November 2, 2022 6:38 AM Zachary Farwell

PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia man faces possible charges following a crash Tuesday night in Pettis County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Route B near Ragar Road around 6:50 p.m. Troopers said 22-year-old Tylor Washington tried to pass a vehicle when another vehicle overtook his car and hit

Man suspected in Columbia crash admitted to DWI in March

November 1, 2022 3:10 PM Matthew Sanders

The man police say crashed into multiple vehicles Monday on Stadium Boulevard was on probation for DWI after pleading guilty in March, according to court records.

Scene cleared after Columbia police ask drivers to avoid part of Stadium Boulevard

October 31, 2022 5:16 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police were asking drivers to avoid part of a busy road during the evening rush Monday because of a crash.

Callaway County man charged with seven felonies following multi-county chase

October 31, 2022 3:40 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kingdom City man faces several felony charges after allegedly being involved in a chase last week with the Montgomery County, Callaway County and Audrain County sheriff’s departments. Michael Brooks, 48, is charged with: Two counts of first-degree assault.Two counts of armed criminal action.Resisting arrest.First-degree property damage.Possession of 35 grams or less

Concordia woman killed in Morgan County crash

October 31, 2022 7:05 AM Zachary Farwell

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Concordia woman died Sunday afternoon following a crash in Morgan County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on northbound Route D near Sparrow Lane around 3:30 p.m. Troopers said 23-year-old Amber T. Racicot was thrown from an SUV after the vehicle traveled off the road and

Three children, one woman hurt in Pettis County wreck

October 28, 2022 10:27 PM Ryan Shiner

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three children younger than 10 years old and one woman were hurt in a one-vehicle wreck on Highway TT near Lamm Ford Road on Friday. Jennifer Jones, 39, lost control of the vehicle while it was going fast.. The Dodge traveled off the roadway, and then went airborne when it went over

Gov. Parson to thank community, first responders for help following deadly Amtrak derailment

October 27, 2022 5:46 AM Joushua Blount

CHARITON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Michael Parson plans to visit Chariton County Thursday following the deadly Amtrak derailment in June. The governor is scheduled to visit Mendon High School from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. to thank the community and emergency crews for responding to the derailment. On June 27 at 12:42 p.m., an Amtrak train

Three people injured in Osage County crash

October 25, 2022 7:25 PM Ryan Shiner

LINN, Mo. (KMIZ) One woman and two girls were hurt in an Osage County crash Tuesday afternoon on Highway 50 near Highway 801. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Theresa Heavin was driving a 15-year-old girl in her 2018 Cheverolet Malibu. The Highway Patrol said Heavin, 47, pulled into the path of a 2013 Toyota

Police: Ozark man charged with manslaughter in drunken driving crash

October 24, 2022 4:22 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Ozark man has been charged with several felonies after a Saturday night crash in Jefferson City that left one dead. Robert Harris, 58, is charged with: Second-degree involuntary manslaughter;Driving while intoxicated – causing the death of another;Driving while intoxicated – casuing serious personal injury;Second-degree assault;Armed criminal action. The crash occurred