Transportation Archives

Boonville man charged after DWI crash injures 3

December 10, 2020 10:26 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say a Boonville man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after a crash injured three people.

Three detained after crash in northeast Columbia; three suspects at large

December 10, 2020 3:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested three juveniles Wednesday night after a short chase and crash in northeast Columbia. According to a release from the sheriff’s department, a deputy attempted to stop a Hyundai Tucson for speeding on Lakewood Drive. According to officials, the driver of the Hyundai sped off and didn’t

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Man in critical condition after early morning crash in Callaway County

December 9, 2020 8:40 AM Matt Ragsdale

Hospital officials say a man is in critical condition after being involved in a pedestrian crash in Callaway County early Wednesday morning.

Columbia Police to increase enforcement during December for dangerous driving violations

December 8, 2020 10:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) During the month of December, Columbia Police Department will increase enforcement of hazardous moving violations and impaired driving violations through the month of December. According to police, nearly half of all crashes (47%) were caused by speeding, following too close, failure to stop at a stop signal/sign and lane violations last year.

Columbia Regional Airport sees large drop in Thanksgiving travel; confident numbers will rebound

December 8, 2020 7:58 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Regional Airport released flight numbers for the month of November on Tuesday which showed a major drop from the previous year. Despite the challenges the airport has faced due to the Coronavirus pandemic, COU is confident things will bounce back.

Columbia man sentenced to 18 years in prison for 2019 fatal hit-and-run crash

December 8, 2020 3:49 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Tuesday for his role in a 2019 fatal hit-an-run crash.

Two-vehicle wreck closes US 63 and Peabody road Monday afternoon

December 7, 2020 10:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol reports two people were injured after a wreck at US 63 and Peabody Road Monday afternoon. According to the online crash report, a 2004 Honda Accord attempted to cross over US 63 and pulled into the path of a 2006 Buick Ranier and was hit. According to the

Fatality crash in Cooper County involving two dump trucks

December 5, 2020 8:25 PM Sydney Olsen

Authorities responded to a crash in Boonville Saturday morning on Missouri Highway 98 just west of Brady Lane.

Crash downtown blocks Walnut Street

December 5, 2020 4:28 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police responded to a crash at Walnut and Tenth Street around 4 p.m.

One lane of Rock Quarry Road closed for crash

December 5, 2020 4:00 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police responded to a crash on Rock Quarry Road by Stags Way around 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

Sedalia man charged after Interstate 70 chase, crash in October

December 4, 2020 9:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia man is charged on multiple counts after a chase ends on Interstate 70 in Boone County on Oct. 21. According to the probable cause statement, a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a truck for going a high rate of speed on I-70 near mile marker 126. According

MoDOT to begin Interstate 70 pavement repair project Monday

December 4, 2020 5:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT will begin a pavement repair project on Interstate 70 Monday on the westbound lanes near the Route O & Route J intersection. A contractor will be making improvements to the I-70 driving surface in Cooper, Boone, and Callaway Counties. Officials say this will impact evening and overnight traffic along Interstate 70

Michigan man arrested for DWI after I-70 rollover crash

December 4, 2020 9:40 AM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri state troopers say a man from Kalamazoo, Mich. was hurt in a rollover crash on I-70 East Thursday night.

Man badly hurt in south Columbia crash

December 4, 2020 9:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

The crash happened at about 2:40 a.m. at Providence Road and Nifong Boulevard, Columbia police said in a news release.

Driver seriously injured after a wreck in Cooper County

December 2, 2020 8:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

NORTH MONITEAU TOWNSHIP, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting one person was seriously injured Wednesday morning on State Hwy O and Swan Road near North Moniteau Township. According to the crash report, the vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and went into the ditch. The vehicle then hit a parked

Two injured after a crash on US 50 in Moniteau County

December 2, 2020 7:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting two people were injured Wednesday morning on US 50 at Route H. According to the crash report, the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve after the driver experienced a medical emergency. The vehicle traveled back and forth across the road twice before hitting a fence