Transportation Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you used Columbia Regional Airport?

October 20, 2022 2:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

Local and state officials cut the ribbon on the new Columbia Regional Airport terminal.

Local and state leaders hold ceremony for new Columbia Regional Airport terminal

October 19, 2022 6:23 AM Marina Diaz

Watch the ceremony live in the player. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City and state leaders celebrated the new $23 million terminal at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Gov. Mike Parson and Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe spoke at the event about the potentials the new terminal brings. City and state leaders broke

MoDOT to hold statewide winter weather drill Thursday

October 18, 2022 4:06 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold its annual statewide winter operations drill on Thursday. MoDOT vehicles will be on on state routes and highways during the drill. In rural areas, crews will deploy after 8 a.m. In urban areas, the drill will not begin until after 9 a.m. The exercise

Rollover crash in Pulaski County leaves 72-year-old woman seriously injured

October 18, 2022 6:30 AM Ethan Heinz

PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 72-year-old woman is recovering from serious injuries after her pickup truck traveled off the side of the road and overturned yesterday at afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Nancy Spicer was traveling in the eastbound lane of Laramie Rd. when the crash occurred. Highway Patrol says she

Mexico man thrown from truck in Audrain crash

October 17, 2022 3:17 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A man suffered serious injuries after he crashed his truck Monday morning in Audrain County on Highway 54 west of Route HH Bobby Norris, 46, was driven to University Hospital by ambulance after his 1999 Dodge Dakota ran off the left side of the road, hit an embankment and MoDOT sign, and

Amtrak, BNSF seek change of venue in Chariton County train crash cases

October 17, 2022 12:45 PM Matthew Sanders

Amtrak and BNSF are asking judges to move at least three cases over a deadly summer train crash because too few people live in Chariton County.

Two hurt in crash on Highway Z in Miller County

October 16, 2022 10:26 AM Erika McGuire

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated a crash in Miller County that sent two people from Rocky Mount to the hospital. The one vehicle crash happened on Highway Z east of Pin Oak View Road at 2:10 a.m Saturday. Troopers said, 18-year-old Gavin Cadwallader was driving when the car crossed the

Stover man flown to University Hospital after crash in Morgan County

October 16, 2022 7:31 AM Erika McGuire

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Stover man was flown to University Hospital after being seriously hurt in a crash in Morgan County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the crash happened on Highway 135 south of Whispering Timbers Road at 3:30 a.m on Saturday. 44-year-old John Waugh was driving in his 2007 Chevrolet Uplander when

Teen killed in crash in Morgan County Friday evening

October 15, 2022 7:31 AM Erika McGuire

Morgan County, Mo. (KMIZ) A 16-year-old boy from Florence died in a crash in Morgan County Friday evening. According to Missouri Highway Patrol Crash Reports, the crash happened just before 8:00 p.m. on Highway 135, north of Butterfield Road. Troopers say, the teen was driving a 2003 Honda Civic when it crossed the center of the

Audrain County man hurt in Callaway County crash

October 14, 2022 4:07 PM Ryan Shiner

AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico man had to be flown to University Hospital on Thursday night after crashing his car in Callaway County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Thurman Warren, 46, totaled his 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix after failing to negotiate a turn and hitting a tree on Highway 2002, about a half

Two people hurt Thursday afternoon in Pulaski County crash

October 14, 2022 7:10 AM Joushua Blount

PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were hurt after a two-vehicle crash in Pulaski County on Thursday afternoon. The crash happened on Highway 17 near Waynesville around noon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said an SUV driven by Scott A. Franks, 64 of Waynesville, hit another SUV after he failed to yield

Highway patrol investigates deadly Montgomery County motorcycle crash

October 13, 2022 1:17 PM Zachary Farwell

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is dead following a rollover motorcycle crash in Montgomery County on Monday night. The crash happened on Route J near Short Road around 11 p.m., according to the crash report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said 22-year-old Caleb T. Berkaw, of Big Spring, Missouri, was thrown from

Stover woman hurt Wednesday afternoon in rollover crash

October 13, 2022 6:22 AM Zachary Farwell

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Stover woman was hurt Wednesday afternoon following a rollover crash in Camden County. The crash happened on southbound Route J near Nonesuch Road around 3:10 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a pickup truck driven by 49-year-old Shawnna M. Hutchens rolled over and hit some trees

Shooting victim crashed near Kelsey Drive in Columbia

October 12, 2022 7:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police were dispatched to the 5400 block of Kelsey Drive and closed off the intersection at Kelsey and Shamrock drives near Indian Hills Park. Neighbors told ABC17 someone was shot and crashed into multiple cars. The age of the shooting victim is not known. The shooter allegedly ran away. Lt. Michael

MODOT prioritizes safety measures as progress continues on Rocheport Bridge

October 9, 2022 3:55 PM Marina Diaz

Safety measures have been and continue to be a priority for the Missouri Department of Transportation’s construction crews following an injury that happened in late September while working on the new Rocheport bridge.

Officials warn of increased roadkill as nights grow cooler

October 9, 2022 6:50 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the nights grow cooler across Mid-Missouri, officials say it is important to watch out for animals on the roads. Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol are warning about increased roadkill on the roadways this time of year. Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Gale Blomenkamp said while the increased deer

Man hurt after UTV crash in Morgan County

October 9, 2022 7:20 AM Joushua Blount

Morgan County, Mo. (KMIZ) A UTV crash in Morgan County left a man in serious condition. According to Missouri Highway Patrol Crash Reports, the crash happened Saturday around 1:00 p.m. at 28170 on Highway 135 in Morgan County. Troopers say, 39-year-old Joshua Adkins was driving on a steep embankment when he made a quick left

Two dead, three hurt following crash in Camden County

October 8, 2022 11:10 AM Erika McGuire

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ Two people were killed Friday evening after a crash involving three vehicles in Camden County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on northbound Highway Five north of Mt. Horeb Road. Troopers say, 24-year-old Ashley Dinkins was driving when she tried to pass another car, when she was

MoDOT announces road closures in Audrain County next week

October 7, 2022 3:50 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced road closures in Audrain County next week for culvert replacements, according to a press release. Route EE: Will be closed from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct.11 from Highway 124 to Highway 112 . Route C: Will be closed from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11-13 from Route T to Highway

Motorcycle rider hospitalized after west Columbia crash

October 6, 2022 4:28 PM Matthew Sanders

A motorcycle rider was hospitalized Thursday after a collision with a car in west Columbia.