73-year-old man killed in Jefferson City motorcycle crash
A man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Jefferson City on Saturday morning, according to a release from the Jefferson City Police Department.
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Columbia man, child flown to University Hospital after crash in Carroll County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 46-year-old Columbia man and 7-year-old boy from Marshall were flown to University Hospital with injuries after a minivan crashed on Highway 41 in Carroll County on Thursday afternoon, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred as the man drove a 2008 Chrysler Town and
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Portion of parking garage in downtown Jefferson City closed after inspection
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of the Madison Street Parking Garage in downtown Jefferson City has been restricted following an inspection, according to a Thursday press release from the city. The release says the inspection “identified severe deterioration to decking, ramps, and supporting columns, creating safety concerns.” The release says: Ramps going up and down are
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One dead after motorcycle crash in Audrain County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 58-year-old Middletown man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Audrain County just after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report states the man was riding a 2015 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide Special motorcycle south on Rt. W, .4 miles south of
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85-year-old woman dies in Chariton County crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An 85-year-old woman from Salisbury, Missouri, died in a crash Wednesday on Highway 24 near Highway 129 in Chariton County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says a 2008 Ford Taurus – driven by the woman – was heading north when it pulled into the
Continue Reading Elderly man seriously injured in Pulaski County crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 75-year-old man from Williamsville, Missouri, was seriously injured Wednesday in a crash on Route U in Pulaski County at Brush Lane, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says the man was driving a 2003 Cadillac Deville northbound when it went off the right side
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Highway 54 repairs this week to affect access to roads in Callaway County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Pavement repairs are scheduled this week for different parts of Highway 54 in Callaway County, according to a Tuesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. On Wednesday, MoDOT crews will close the driving lane of eastbound Highway 54 that will require closing access to Route T. On Thursday, the passing
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Man accused in deadly 2024 I-70 crash pleads guilty to lower charges
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of killing two women on Interstate 70 in Columbia in 2024 accepted a plea deal on Tuesday that reduces his charges. Walter Montejo, 27, entered open pleas for two counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of fourth-degree assault. The defense and prosecution agreed to the open plea, with
Continue Reading Man hurt in Miller County motorcycle crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Ashland man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in Miller County on Monday night. According to online crash reports, the 60-year-old man was riding his motorcycle westbound on Highway 54, west of Walnut Grove Road, at about 11 p.m. when he turned a curve too fast, skidded off the road
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Part of Interstate 70 reduced to one lane for repairs after crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash Sunday night has led to closed lanes on Interstate 70 east of Columbia. The Missouri Department of Transportation has closed the eastbound and westbound passing lanes at mile marker 134, according to a news release. Repairs are expected to wrap up by Monday evening, MoDOT says. The crash Sunday night
Continue Reading Kansas woman seriously hurt in UTV crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 59-year-old woman was seriously hurt in a UTV crash Sunday night in Morgan County. According to online crash records, the Overland Park, Kansas, woman was driving a 2020 Yamaha Viking UTV when she lost control on Viewside Drive near Memory Lane. In a turn, the UTV travelled off the side of
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Juvenile, Martinsburg woman injured in Callaway County motorcycle crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 13-year-old girl from Fulton, and a Martinsburg woman were seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Callaway County Saturday afternoon. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash happened around 1 p.m. on Route O at County Road 491. The report says the 26-year-old lost control of a
Continue Reading Plea hearing scheduled Tuesday for man charged with manslaughter in 2024 crash on I-70
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A plea hearing has been scheduled for next week for a man accused of manslaughter in a fatal crash in August 2024. Walter Montejo, 27, is charged with two counts of first-degree involuntary manslaughter, one count of second-degree assault, misdemeanor driving while revoked and driving without insurance. He is being held at
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Road closures, transit delays announced for MU homecoming parade
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Homecoming preparations continue, drivers should expect several road closures in downtown Columbia on Saturday morning for the University of Missouri’s annual parade. City transit services including Go COMO, Paratransit and the MU Tiger Line will be delayed until noon because of the parade. The parade begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at
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Eastbound I-70 back open after crash in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 are back open, after a crash in Columbia closed them Friday morning. Sgt. Kyle Green, of MSHP’s Troop F, told ABC 17 News just after 8 a.m. that all lanes are back open. The alert, sent out at 7:24 a.m., states that a crash in the
Continue Reading Two hurt after motorcycle crash with deer in Miller County
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been corrected to say the riders were wearing helmets. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were hurt – one seriously – after a motorcycle crashed into a deer in Miller County just before 2 a.m. Friday, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report states that a
Continue Reading Lane closure scheduled next weekend for I-70 in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A temporary single-lane closure of eastbound Interstate 70 is scheduled to begin next weekend in Columbia, according to a Wednesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The closure will last from 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 through 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, between Range Line Street and Highway 63, the
Continue Reading Woman seriously injured in Callaway County crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Shelby County woman was seriously injured in a crash Thursday morning near the intersection of Westbound Highway 54 and Route TT in Callaway County, a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says. The report says a 2021 Peterbilt 579 – driven by a 59-year-old Russellville man – was trying
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1 injured in crash that closed 2 lanes of Missouri River bridge
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash that caused a couple of lanes to close on Wednesday evening on the Missouri River bridge in Jefferson City led to one person having minor injuries, according to a crash report from the Jefferson City Police Department. The report says three vehicles were heading northbound. The driver of a 2015
Continue Reading 3 injured in Benton County crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were injured – one seriously – in a crash Wednesday evening on Route Z in Benton County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says the crash occurred as a 2011 Ford Edge – driven by a 32-year-old man from Warsaw, Missouri – was
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