Transportation Archives

Missouri State Highway Patrol reminding travelers to stay safe Labor Day Weekend

September 5, 2020 9:05 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri State Highway Patrol sent a Tweet Thursday reminding drivers and boaters alike to stay safe and drive sober.

One dead after crash in Pettis County

September 5, 2020 5:40 AM Zach Boetto

PETTIS COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers have identified a man who was killed in a crash in Pettis County Friday night. Investigators say it happened around 6 p.m. on Katy Trail approximately 1 mile west of Route BB. According to the crash report, 43-year-old Chris M. Eye, of Sedalia traveled off the

Woman killed in Camden County motorcycle crash

September 4, 2020 8:20 PM Katie Greathouse

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One woman was killed and a man was seriously hurt in a crash Friday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, it happened just before 3:30 p.m. on Highway 54 at Route Y. Investigators said Gregory Mondry, 68, and Sandra Harper, 70, both of Camdenton, were on a

Two automakers issue recalls over brake fluid leak

September 3, 2020 9:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two automakers are recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles in the United States. Hyundai and Kia issued recalls in order to fix a brake fluid leak that could potentially cause an engine fire. The recalls cover more than 440,000 Kia Optima midsize sedans from 2013 through 2015 and Kia Sorento SUVs from

Three hurt in crash in front of Jefferson City middle school

September 2, 2020 12:18 PM Matthew Sanders

Two people suffered moderate injuries during a crash Wednesday morning outside Lewis and Clark Middle School.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Camdenton woman killed in Tuesday crash

September 2, 2020 8:31 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Camdenton woman died after a crash near the Lake of the Ozarks on Tuesday.

Woman dead after lying on train tracks in Cole County

August 31, 2020 11:37 AM Matthew Sanders

A 35-year-old Missouri woman died Sunday after she was lying on tracks and was hit by a train in Cole County.

Lake of the Ozarks boat crash leads to BWI arrest

August 31, 2020 9:11 AM Matt Ragsdale

A weekend boat crash at the Lake of the Ozarks resulted in an arrest.

Two injured after crash in Jefferson City last night

August 30, 2020 5:39 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department say two are injured after a crash allegedly involving alcohol and narcotics early Sunday morning. According to police, around 12:40 Sunday morning, officers responded o a crash at the 1100 block of Madison Street. Officers say the investigation revealed a car driven by Clint Ferguson, 29,

CPD investigating fatal four vehicle crash

August 30, 2020 11:24 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) CORRECTION: Reports say Reeves was not wearing a helmet. The original article stated Reeves was wearing a helmet. The Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal four vehicle crash that happened on I-70 late Saturday night. According to reports, 53-year-old Ricky L. Reeves, of Columbia, was found dead after he crashed his

Crash blocks major central Columbia intersection

August 30, 2020 2:29 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A vehicle crash at the intersection of Stadium and Providence in Columbia caused traffic backups Sunday. Boone County Joint Communications tweeted right around 2 p.m. asking drivers to avoid the area. BCJC: Motor Vehicle Collision Stadium Blvd and Providence Rd. Use caution, avoid area if possible.— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) August

Crews respond to crash north of Columbia on Highway 63

August 29, 2020 10:46 PM Connor Hirsch

The scene was still active around 10:15 p.m. A car was being towed from the scene with damage.

Boat crash on Lake of the Ozarks leaves one injured

August 29, 2020 9:00 PM Connor Hirsch

According to Missouri Highway Patrol Troop F, it happened 2.1 miler marker on the Gravios Arm of the lake.

Two people injured in crash at Lake of the Ozarks

August 28, 2020 6:41 PM Katie Greathouse

Two people from Kirskville were injured after they crashed into each other at the Lake of the Ozarks on Friday morning.

Three police officers injured in downtown crash

August 25, 2020 8:48 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three officers were involved in a crash in downtown Columbia on Tuesday night. According to online dispatch records, crews responded to a crash in the 500 block of Walnut Street around 8:05 p.m. A police department spokesperson said all three officers suffered minor injuries. The crash happened while the officers were trying

Intersection of Sexton and Mikel blocked after crash

August 23, 2020 8:11 PM Sydney Olsen

EMS crews responded to the intersection of Sexton Road and Mikel Street around 7:45 p.m. Sunday for a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle.

Chariton County man recovering after tractor accident

August 21, 2020 12:37 PM Matthew Sanders

A Chariton County man is recovering after being run over by a tractor Wednesday.

South Columbia roundabout near completion

August 20, 2020 6:10 AM Amber Tabeling

Drivers in south Columbia should expect delays on Nifong as one of its roundabout’s is near completion.

Jefferson City teen badly hurt in rollover crash

August 19, 2020 1:32 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City teenager suffered serious injuries Tuesday when the SUV she was driving rolled on Highway 54 in Cole County.

Crane removes truck from site of Westphalia bridge collapse

August 18, 2020 4:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

A crane was used Tuesday to remove a truck that caused a bridge over the Maries River to collapse the day before.