Transportation Archives

Moniteau County deputy hurt in Cooper County crash

October 16, 2023 11:09 AM Matthew Sanders

A Moniteau County sheriff’s deputy was hurt early Saturday when he wrecked his patrol car in neighboring Cooper County.

Car collisions with animals could become more common as days become shorter

October 15, 2023 7:09 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As fall begins in Missouri and days become shorter, collisions involving wild animals become more common, causing danger to drivers. The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are urging people to be cautious when driving on roads in the dark because of potential animals crossing into roadways. October

Horses die, driver injured in north Boone County crash on Highway 63

October 13, 2023 4:24 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two horses were killed and one person was injured in a Friday crash in the southbound lanes of Highway 63 near Mc Hatton Road. According to Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp, the crash involved two vehicles: A tractor trailer rear-ended a horse trailer. The driver of the

Sedalia man seriously injured in Pettis County crash

October 13, 2023 8:06 PM Ryan Shiner

PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 23-year-old Sedalia man suffered serious injuries in a Thursday crash on Route M south of Goodwill Chapel, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Crash occurred as a 2003 Nissan Xterra – driven by Peyton Thompson — was heading northbound and went off the right side of the

Truman Boulevard overpass in Jefferson City reopens early

October 13, 2023 7:34 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Truman Boulevard overpass that goes over Highway 50 in Jefferson City is now open, according to a Friday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The bridge closed on Oct. 9 for a bridge rehabilitation project and was expected to be closed for 10 days. The project included replacing the

Two Jefferson City residents seriously injured in Boone County crash

October 13, 2023 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Jefferson City drivers were seriously injured in a Boone County crash Friday on Highway 124, just north of Bentwood Lane, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as Briseis Haill, 18, was driving eastbound in her 2009 Ford Edge in the westbound lane and hit

Woman riding in horse-drawn buggy dies from Johnson County crash

October 13, 2023 3:52 PM Ryan Shiner

JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 20-year-old Holden woman died Thursday from injuries she suffered in a Wednesday crash while riding in a horse-drawn buggy, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred when a 2011 Dodge Ram – driven by Jacob Truex, 36, of Chilhowee — rear-ended the buggy on southbound

Columbia woman injured in morning crash at Highway 63 intersection

October 12, 2023 3:40 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia woman suffered serious injuries when she crashed her small SUV at a Highway 63 intersection during the morning commute.

Wooldridge woman dies after being hit by vehicle in Cooper County

October 12, 2023 8:03 AM Nia Hinson

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Wooldridge woman died after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday night in Cooper County. A crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol states that Terry Ricketts, 59 was hit by a vehicle on Interstate 70 Eastbound near the 111 mile marker around 10:30. The driver of the vehicle allegedly

Man suffers serious injury in crash after hitting deer

October 10, 2023 3:49 PM Ryan Shiner

MACON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man suffered serious injuries Tuesday in a crash after hitting a deer while riding his motorcycle, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. A 2016 Harley Davidson – driven by Michael James, 57, of St. Charles – hit a deer on Lace Avenue in Macon County,

Man dies in Mokane crash into pond

October 10, 2023 3:37 PM Ryan Shiner

MOKANE, Mo. (KMIZ) A 77-year-old man died Monday after a front-end loader fell into a pond at Belle Isle Park, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Joseph Richner was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:12 p.m. by the South Callaway Fire District chief. The crash occurred as a Ford

Columbia Public Works begins removing railroad tracks at Rogers Street

October 9, 2023 8:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City Of Columbia Public Works crews started removing railroad tracks on Rogers Street, east of Rangeline Street, on Monday. The City said in a Friday press release that the tracks are being removed because of the deterioration of the ties. There’s no scheduled for future railroad work, according to the release. Work is

Jefferson City police name woman killed in Sunday crash in report

October 9, 2023 4:29 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department has named the woman who died in a crash that occurred Sunday in Downtown Jefferson City. According to a JCPD crash report released on Monday, Julie A. Agee was killed in the crash. She was 74. First responders were called to the 200 block of Madison

Columbia police address online rumors involving weekend crash

October 9, 2023 3:51 PM Ryan Shiner

The Columbia Police Department addressed on its social media Monday afternoon rumors that have been circulating online around a fatal weekend crash, including one claiming an off-duty police officer was involved.

Carrollton woman killed in Chariton County crash

October 9, 2023 7:48 AM Erika McGuire

CHARITON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person died in a crash in Chariton County Sunday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the crash at 2:50 p.m. on Highway 11 one mile north of Brunswick. Troopers said 68-year-old Caren Bittiker, of Carrollton, was traveling southbound when her vehicle went off the right side of the

One person dies from car crash involving pedestrian in Jefferson City

October 8, 2023 3:51 PM abc17news-Newsroom

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian Sunday afternoon. Police responded to the 200 block of Madison Street just after noon. One person was taken to a local hospital and died from their injuries there. Our news crew walked the area asking businesses in the

Columbia police investigate deadly motorcycle crash

October 8, 2023 3:30 PM abc17news-Newsroom

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that happened Saturday night. Around 8 p.m. Saturday, Columbia Police found a single motorcycle crashed at Rock Quarry Road near Riback Road. The driver of the motorcycle was 26-year-old John Martin. Martin was taken to the hospital by ambulance Saturday night, but

Randolph County man hurt when truck rolls, spilling gravel on highway

October 6, 2023 2:56 PM Matthew Sanders

The man was taken to University Hospital by ambulance. He was wearing a seat belt.

Jefferson City crash closes part of busy highway, sparks other collisions

October 5, 2023 4:46 PM Marina Diaz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A car crash in Jefferson City injured two people and shut down the southbound lane of Highway 54 for 30 minutes Thursday morning. The Jefferson City Police Department responded to the crash a little after 7 a.m. on Highway 54 near the Highway 63 off-ramp. Wyatt McEuen, 22, of Centralia, and

Columbia Regional Airport adds new temporary flight to Chicago

October 5, 2023 4:59 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Beginning Thursday, the Columbia Regional Airport will be offering an additional, but temporary, flight to Chicago through October 27th. The flight will depart daily from COU at 11:45 a.m. and land in Chicago around 1:17 p.m. American Airlines says the new mid-morning flight is part of a temporary increase in flights. Currently,