Transportation Archives

Law enforcement reinforces seat belt safety after Highway 40 crash

October 28, 2021 11:53 AM Joushua Blount

A car wreck on Highway 40 at Rollingwood Blvd left four people injured just before 11:30 a.m on Wednesday.

Marshall infant flown to St. Louis hospital after Boone County crash

October 27, 2021 12:07 PM Matthew Sanders

The crash happened when a 2009 Buick ran a stop sign and went into the path of a pickup truck traveling on Highway 40 at North Rollingwood Boulevard, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. The road was closed after the crash.

Jefferson City teen crashes trying to avoid deer

October 27, 2021 10:38 AM Matthew Sanders

The crash happened in the 3700 block of West Edgewood Drive and the driver had moderate injuries, the Jefferson City Police Department said in a news release. The SUV went off the road, through a barbed-wire fence, hit a tree, rolled over and came to rest on the driver’s side in a creek with about 6 inches of water, police said.

Possible DWI crash leaves teen in critical condition

October 27, 2021 5:30 AM Zola Crowder

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person has been arrested following a crash in south Columbia Tuesday night. Duncan McCracking was arrested on suspicion of a DWI causing physical injury and running a red light. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 19-year-old Ashley Footer was turning left from providence onto Highway 163 near Route K

Deer season is approaching and sending people to auto body shops

October 26, 2021 8:18 PM Kennedy Miller

Deer season is right around the corner, and many people have already sent their cars to an auto body shop to repair damage from a deer hit.

One person seriously injured after wreck in Miller County

October 26, 2021 11:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

One person is seriously injured after a wreck on Route Y at Hackler Road in Miller county Tuesday morning.

Jefferson City police report medical episode leads to crash

October 26, 2021 10:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After a Highway 54 exit ramp crash, a man was injured after Jefferson City police said he had a medical episode. Police say Gary Griffin was driving a 2016 Honda Pilot when he crashed into a guardrail after a medical episode where Griffin lost consciousness. Officials say traffic was restricted in

Two vehicles totaled after crash in Cooper County

October 25, 2021 8:53 AM Josie Anglin

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were treated for serious injuries after a car crash in Cooper County on Sunday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Highway 179 at Cedar Lane at 5:02 p.m. Troopers said a 2017 Toyota Highlander and a 2003 Ford Taurus were both totaled after the

One person hospitalized following motorcycle crash with dog

October 24, 2021 4:14 AM Ben Fein

One person was sent to the hospital with serious injuries following a crash Saturday night in Fulton.

Teenager sent to hospital following UTV crash in Cooper County

October 24, 2021 3:37 AM Ben Fein

One minor has been sent to the hospital with serious injuries following a UTV crash Saturday evening in Cooper County.

One person flown to hospital after Callaway County crash

October 23, 2021 12:01 PM Meghan Drakas

CALLAWAY Co. (KMIZ) One person was flown to the hospital after a Callaway County crash on Saturday morning. A truck was driving westbound along County Road 292 around 1:30 a.m. when it hit a deer and went off the left side of the road. The truck then hit the ground, overturned and the driver was

One person seriously hurt in motorcycle crash in Gasconade County

October 23, 2021 5:14 AM Ben Fein

One person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries following a crash Friday afternoon in Gasconade County.

MoDOT awards contract for replacement of the North Sorrels Overpass Drive bridge

October 22, 2021 1:07 PM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has awarded a contract for the replacement of the North Sorrels Overpass Drive bridge over Interstate 70 west of Columbia. According to MoDOT, Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc. received the contract after the company submitted a low bid of $1,038,857. The department closed the 63-year-old

COU flights among hundreds canceled due to Skywest Airlines technical issues

October 22, 2021 7:37 AM Josie Anglin

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Skywest Airlines is having to cancel flights due to technical issues. Skywest Airlines confirmed it had to cancel 608 flights Thursday night and at least 217 flights that were scheduled for Friday. Media relations for American Airlines confirmed these technical issues also impacted the Columbia Regional Airport as well. COU had to

Fulton man hurt after rollover crash on Route UU in Boone County

October 22, 2021 6:08 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton, Missouri man was hurt after a rollover crash on Route UU Thursday night. The crash happened just after 8:40 p.m. near River Oaks Road in Boone County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Jeffrey A. Skidmore, 30, went off of the side of the road after

All lanes now open on Interstate 70 at Sorrels Overpass

October 20, 2021 11:25 AM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation said Wednesday morning that the closed westbound lane at Sorrels Overpass had reopened. Crews finished work to stabilize the overpass, which was damaged when a raised boom on a Waste Management truck hit it Monday. The truck driver suffered serious injuries but his condition has improved.

Driving lane of westbound I-70 open as crews continue work on Sorrels Overpass

October 20, 2021 6:13 AM Ben Fein

westbound I-70 is now open as work continues on the Sorrels Overpass, with the passing lane now being closed according to a Tweet from MODOT.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have I-70 traffic delays affected you?

October 20, 2021 2:03 AM ABC 17 News Team

A crash knocked part of the concrete from an overpass, damaging the road and leading officials to close one lane. More closures will be needed later for demolition and construction of a new overpass.

Some citizens are concerned about travel times now that Sorrels Overpass is closed

October 19, 2021 8:08 PM Joushua Blount

Some residents that use the Sorrels Overpass say that traveling is now difficult for them when they leave their homes since the overpass’ closure on Monday.

I-70 westbound lane closed through Thursday at Sorrels Overpass; MoDOT to rehabilitate overpass sooner than expected

October 19, 2021 1:04 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced the closure a little after noon in a tweet. The closure was needed to reduce traffic heading west toward the area of Sorrels Overpass, the agency said. The overpass was damaged when a tractor-trailer hit it Monday and MoDOT plans to have it demolished.