Transportation Archives

Man accused in crash that killed Randolph County pregnant mother due back in court May 11

May 1, 2023 11:29 AM Ethan Heinz

Steven Garrett will be arraigned Monday afternoon in Huntsville on charges related to an April crash east of Moberly.

One person injured in four-vehicle crash in Jefferson City

May 1, 2023 3:49 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was injured Monday in a four-vehicle crash that closed down the Highway 63 ramp at Highway 54 in Jefferson City for about an hour, according to a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department. The crash occurred as a 2014 Ford Fusion – driven by Keagan Rothermel, of

Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Moniteau County Sunday

May 1, 2023 7:53 AM Joushua Blount

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 63-year-old Rickey L. Reed of Centertown, Missouri died after being involved in a crash on Sunday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash happened on Little Moniteau Rd., two miles east of Highway 87 in Moniteau County around 9:00 a.m.

Woman dies in Morgan County crash

April 28, 2023 10:37 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An 80-year-old Gravois Mills woman died in a one-vehicle crash Thursday on Clover Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. Floy Beard died in the crash. She was not wearing a seatbelt, according to the report. The crash occurred after Beard lost control of her 2022 Chevrolet Equinox due

JCFD looking to get new fire engine at Jefferson City Memorial Airport

April 28, 2023 4:50 PM Ethan Heinz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Fire Department is hoping to get a new fire engine to station at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport, according to House Bill 20. The money for the new fire apparatus would come from the state budget. HB20 has $1 million written in for the hopeful purchase. The money

Driver dies in crash at Lake of the Ozarks

April 27, 2023 3:54 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) One driver died in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night at the 123-mile marker on Highway 54, according to a press release. Merrianne Echols, 51 of Camdenton, was pronounced dead at Lake Regional Hospital, according to the press release. They drove a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The other vehicle involved was a 2013

Conversations ongoing about bringing more airlines to Columbia as flight use increases

April 26, 2023 6:59 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ). As of March, there was a 24% increase from the same point in 2022 in Columbia Regional Airport’s ability to fill seats on its planes, according to the airport’s 2023 passenger load factors. Typically, five flights fly out of the airport each day. “We continue talking to American (Airlines) and additional airlines.

More than 50 people involved in injury crashes along Highway 63 in the last year

April 26, 2023 11:11 AM Ethan Heinz

More than 50 people have been involved in injuries crashes along Highway 63 in Boone and Cole counties, including a crash that claimed a woman’s life Tuesday.

One person killed in crash on Highway 63 near Pinnacles park, two more seriously hurt

April 25, 2023 4:26 PM Matthew Sanders

A crash near the Pinnacles Youth Park in northern Boone County closed part of Highway 63 on Tuesday afternoon.

Two people hurt in one-vehicle crash in Camden County

April 24, 2023 6:51 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people sustained injuries in a one-vehicle crash Monday in the 900 block of Adkins Road in Camden County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. The crash occurred after a 2020 Kawaski KRX 1000 – driven by Isaac Hernandez, 20, of Gladstone – was traveling too fast while making

Man seriously injured in boat crash at Lake of the Ozarks

April 24, 2023 3:33 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man on a bass boat was seriously injured after two boats collided Sunday afternoon at the Lake of the Ozarks, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The collision occurred after a 2022 Lowe bass boat – driven by Roger Crowder, 58, of Jefferson City — ran over

Car driver makes second death in Fulton bus crash

April 24, 2023 11:05 AM Matthew Sanders

The driver of a car that hit a Fulton school bus Friday has now been pronounced dead.

One person dead after car crashes into school bus in Fulton Friday afternoon

April 22, 2023 10:23 AM Nia Hinson

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that involved a Fulton Pubic School Bus. The crash happened at 3:35 p.m. Friday. In a press release, the Fulton Police Department said a Nissan was traveling North on Westminster when it slid into the path of the school bus that was traveling South

School bus containing Hickman students involved in crash in north Columbia

April 21, 2023 5:01 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A school bus containing students from Hickman High School was involved in a crash Friday afternoon on Providence Road at Texas Avenue. Another vehicle appeared to hit the bus from behind and sustained damage. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said in an email that the bus was rear-ended by the other vehicle. Columbia

Pavement repairs to occur at East Walnut Street and North College Avenue from April 26-28

April 21, 2023 3:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Pavement repairs will begin Wednesday at the intersection of East Walnut Street and North College Avenue, according to a press release from Columbia Public Works. Work will start 7 a.m. Wednesday and is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Friday, the release stated. During construction, motorists will be unable to access

Teenager killed in Montgomery County crash

April 20, 2023 9:08 PM Ryan Shiner

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A teenage boy was killed in a two-vehicle crash Thursday near Ellis Road in Montgomery County. The 17-year-old, of Jonesburg, was not named in the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. He was not wearing a helmet. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Montgomery County coroner and his

Highway patrol set to crack down on high driving in Boone County

April 20, 2023 11:23 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Missouri law enforcement will be cracking down on high driving Thursday as people celebrate the marijuana-themed holiday known as 4/20.

Pedestrian killed in Morgan County crash

April 20, 2023 9:33 AM Matthew Sanders

A Stover man was killed Wednesday night in a crash on Highway 5.

Highway 54 to narrow to one lane in Osage Beach on April 24

April 19, 2023 8:32 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A large construction project for several bridge on Highway 54 in the Lake of the Ozarks area will begin Monday. One lane of Highway 54, each direction, is expected to remain open throughout the duration of the project, though some ramp and local road closures may be necessary. The planned progression

MoDOT promotes roadway safety at site of new Missouri River bridge

April 18, 2023 5:09 PM Ethan Heinz

Representatives from agencies including MoDOT and the Missouri State Highway Patrol and contractors spoke about the issues and dangers that workers face on Missouri roads.