Transportation Archives

Crash leads to large backup outside Jefferson City

August 5, 2022 1:51 PM Matthew Sanders

A crash on Highway 54/63 near the Missouri River bridge outside Jefferson City caused a large backup Friday afternoon.

Amtrak employee alleges overcrowding in lawsuit over deadly crash

August 5, 2022 11:40 AM Matthew Sanders

An Amtrak employee is suing the train service, alleging in part that the Southwest Chief No. 4 train was overcrowded when it crashed in Chariton County in June, killing four people.

Columbia leaders review public feedback on Route B, Paris Road

August 4, 2022 9:17 PM Katie Greathouse

More than a thousand people took part in a safety audit survey on Route B and Paris Road in Columbia.

Camdenton man suffers serious injuries in motorcycle crash Wednesday night

August 4, 2022 7:02 AM Zachary Farwell

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camdenton man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash on Wednesday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the crash on Neongwah Bend Road near Double Tree Lane around 6:40 p.m. Troopers said 67-year-old Dennis G. Harmon was hurt after the motorcycle went off the side of the road,

Medical emergency causes crash near Missouri River bridge in Boone County

August 3, 2022 2:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A medical emergency caused a crash near the Missouri River Bridge construction site. The driver, Benjamin Hall, 53, of Libby, Montana was driving westbound on I-70 when the medical emergency occurred causing a 2000 Ford F350 to travel off the side of the road and hit a rock bluff. The area is

Pettis County woman dies Tuesday night following Highway 127 crash

August 3, 2022 6:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A La Monte woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 127 Tuesday night.

Olean man charged with manslaughter following fatal April crash

August 2, 2022 2:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

TUSCUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Olean man is facing multiple charges following a fatal April 5 crash on Highway 52 in Miller County. A Miller County prosecutor has charged Chester McComb with first-degree involuntary manslaughter, second-degree involuntary manslaughter and failure to drive on the right half of the road. On the morning of April 5, McComb

Driver hurt after train hits tanker in Mexico

August 1, 2022 9:34 AM Zachary Farwell

A Belleville, Illinois, man was hurt after a slow-moving train hit a semi-truck tanker in Mexico over the weekend.

Minor injuries reported in Saline County helicopter crash

August 1, 2022 10:06 AM Matthew Sanders

A helicopter pilot walked away with only minor injuries after a crash Sunday in Saline County.

MoDOT to temporarily close Katy Trail near Rocheport due to bridge construction

August 1, 2022 5:37 AM Joushua Blount

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT plans to temporarily close part of a popular trail near Rocheport on Monday. The department will close the Katy Trail between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to the construction of the new bridges over the Missouri River. During the trail closure, workers plan to pour the final supports for the

Show-Me State Games road race/road walk route to slow traffic Sunday near Perry Phillips Lake Park

July 29, 2022 8:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Drivers in Columbia are asked to be cautious of runners on Sunday near Perry Phillips Lake Park.

Closure of West Worley Street to continue through Aug. 2

July 29, 2022 7:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

The street has been closed since July 26 in order to allow crews to repair a failed section of pavement and also to install signal bases for a future pedestrian crosswalk.

Jefferson City Break Time location selling unleaded fuel again after diesel mix-up

July 29, 2022 8:00 AM Hannah Falcon

A Columbia-based business is starting to resume the sale of unleaded fuel at some of its gas stations.

Overnight lane closure planned for Highway 50 near Moreau River in Cole County

July 29, 2022 5:39 AM Ben Fein

One eastbound lane of Highway 50 in Cole County is set to close over the Moreau River Bridge beginning Friday night, as MODOT is set to complete scheduled work.

Parts of the Katy Trail to be closed due to Rocheport Bridge construction

July 28, 2022 6:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is advising Katy Trail users of work taking place on Monday that will require the trail to be closed to the public.

One person seriously injured after a rollover crash on Highway 63

July 28, 2022 1:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

A rollover crash along Highway 63 led to the temporary closure of lanes early Thursday afternoon near the Boone/Callaway County line.

One SUV ends up on top of another in Columbia crash

July 28, 2022 11:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

One SUV ended up partially on top of the hood of another SUV after a crash in Columbia on Thursday morning.

Record rain leads to rescues in St. Louis area; Task Force 1 standing by

July 26, 2022 6:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KMIZ) Record rainfall led to water rescues and closed roads Tuesday morning in the St. Louis area. The rainfall closed major roads including part of Interstate 70 in St. Charles County and led to rescuers evacuating residents in boats in some areas. Lanes were closed in both directions near Mid Rivers Mall

Rain causes morning crash on Highway 54 and Highway 179 in Jefferson City

July 26, 2022 4:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City police say this morning’s rain caused a crash on Highway 179 and Highway 54 at 8:36 that caused minor injuries to two people. The driver, Mary Self, 41, of Osage Beach, was driving a 2014 Toyota Rav4 northbound on Highway 54 when she lost control due to the

Owensville man dies after a boating incident on Gasconade River on Saturday night

July 25, 2022 11:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a fatal boat crash on the Gasconade River on Saturday night, 5.2 miles down the river from the US 50 bridge.