Transportation Archives

MoDOT’s planned work on Sorrels Overpass moved up after I-70 crash Monday

October 19, 2021 7:31 AM Zola Crowder

The Missouri Department of Transportation has been planning to rebuild the Sorrels Overpass in 2022.

MoDOT working with a contractor for the immediate demolition of Sorrels Overpass after truck wrecks into bridge

October 18, 2021 3:03 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation cautioned drivers about delays from the crash. Traffic was also restricted on the overpass. Traffic cameras showed a long backup on westbound I-70 from the crash.

One woman hospitalized with minor injuries after crash on Highway 63 in Boone County

October 18, 2021 10:25 AM Molly Stawinoga

Boone County Joint Communications posted to Twitter about the crash shortly after 9 a.m. It happened on southbound Highway 63 near South Westbrook Drive.

Woman flown to University Hospital after Audrain County crash

October 17, 2021 10:59 AM Meghan Drakas

AUDRAIN Co. (KMIZ) UPDATE: According to Columbia Fire, the 21-year-old woman was the only victim flown to University Hospital after the crash. One person was flown to University Hospital after being involved in a Audrain County crash on Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, 22-year-old Johnathan Fowler was speeding along Route

Fatal motorcycle crash in Montgomery County

October 17, 2021 10:46 AM Meghan Drakas

MONTGOMERY Co. (KMIZ) One man is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash in Montgomery County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday night. 69-year-old Russell Burton was driving along Route 19, north of Tree Farm Road when a 77-year-old man driving a Volkswagen Jetta pulled out

One person hospitalized following single vehicle crash in Columbia

October 17, 2021 5:12 AM Ben Fein

One person was transported to the hospital following a single vehicle crash on College and University just after 3 a.m. Sunday morning.

Two taken to hospital following car crash in Gasconade County

October 16, 2021 3:37 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a crash at 9:35 a.m. Friday morning, in Gasconade County.

Columbia police report: Drugs, speeding may have contributed to car driving off overpass in fatal crash

October 15, 2021 4:56 PM Matthew Sanders

The June 23 crash killed Wesley Griffith, 39. Police said at the time he was not wearing a seat belt. He was thrown from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

Man charged with leaving the scene of an accident after crashing into a building

October 15, 2021 3:18 AM Ben Fein

ABC 17 News crews found a path of damage left by the vehicle, which ended up halfway into a business on Providence Road.

Teenager treated for serious injuries after crash in Osage County

October 15, 2021 8:32 AM Josie Anglin

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A teenager from Linn, Missouri was treated for serious injuries Friday morning after a rollover crash in Osage County. The single-vehicle crash happened just before 3:30 a.m. on Highway 89 north of the Highway 50 intersection, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the 17-year-old boy drove a pickup

School bus involved in crash on Highway 50 in Cole County

October 14, 2021 11:04 AM Zachary Farwell

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) At least two vehicles, including a school bus, were involved in a crash Thursday morning on Highway 50 in Cole County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened in the westbound lanes near Henwick lane. Troopers said the bus was hit by another vehicle after the school bus

Highway Patrol releases new details about crash on I-70 near Kingdom City

October 14, 2021 6:27 AM Zachary Farwell

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was treated for minor injuries after a crash Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 70 near Kingdom City. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 1:05 p.m. in the eastbound lanes about a mile west of mile marker 153.4. ABC 17 News first told you about the

Moderate injuries reported after crashes back up traffic on Interstate 70 in Callaway County

October 13, 2021 2:21 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation’s traveler information map said the crash happened a little before 1:30 p.m. and would back up traffic for approximately two hours. The agency said the crash closed eastbound I-70 past the Kingdom City exit.

Students not injured after vehicle crash involving Harrisburg bus

October 13, 2021 7:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Officials say several Harrisburg students and the driver of another vehicle were not injured after a bus wreck on Route F.

Officials break ground on new I-70 bridge over Missouri River

October 12, 2021 5:25 AM Meghan Drakas

Watch the groundbreaking in the player below. ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation marked the start of construction on the new Missouri River bridge near Rocheport with a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday. The ceremony took place at the Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro terrace, which overlooks the Missouri River and the current bridge. Speakers included:

Two seriously injured after wreck on Highway 54 in Audrain County

October 11, 2021 11:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Two people were seriously injured after a wreck on Highway 54 in Audrain County Monday evening.

Two people hurt after motorcycle crash in Miller County

October 11, 2021 6:19 AM Zachary Farwell

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were hurt after a motorcycle crash in Miller County early Sunday morning. The single-vehicle crash happened just before 5 a.m. on northbound Highway U south of Barton School Road. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Tretch L. Lawrence, 45, of Kaiser, Missouri was thrown from the motorcycle after

Man flown to University Hospital after motorcycle crash in Cooper County

October 10, 2021 7:25 AM Meghan Drakas

COOPER, Co. (KMIZ) One man was flown to University Hospital after being involved in a motorcycle crash on Saturday night in Cooper County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, 69-year-old Ronald Mock was turning left in his motorcycle along MO 5 near Route E, when another driver on a motorcycle was following too

Two children injured in crash on Highway 63

October 9, 2021 11:45 PM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Saturday afternoon car crash injured two children ages 8 and 12. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the children were riding with 33-year-old Emma McAdams around 1 p.m. going east on Highway 63 near Route A. As McAdams tried to cross over Highway 63, she pulled into

One man seriously injured in Cooper County crash

October 9, 2021 7:26 AM Meghan Drakas

COOPER Co. (KMIZ) One man was seriously injured in a crash in Cooper County on Friday night. 23-year-old Lane Mize was driving a Silverado along Highway 135 near Cheyenne Drive, when it went off the right side of the road. Mize then overcorrected and the truck overturned in a ditch. Mize was taken by ambulance