Transportation Archives

Rollover crash blocks part of busy Columbia intersection

February 14, 2023 12:19 PM Matthew Sanders

A rollover crash briefly blocked a busy central Columbia intersection at about noon Tuesday.

Teenager seriously injured in Cole County ATV crash

February 13, 2023 8:11 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 14-year-old boy suffered serious injuries Monday afternoon after he hit a deer with the ATV he was driving in the 7300 block of Rock Valley Road in Cole County. A name for the teenager was not released. The crash occurred as the young man was on a private roadway when

Callaway County intersection reopens after crash

February 13, 2023 5:23 PM Matthew Sanders

State troopers asked drivers to avoid a Callaway County intersection Monday afternoon after a three-vehicle crash.

Woman suffers serious injuries in Miller County crash

February 13, 2023 3:33 PM Ryan Shiner

IBERIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Stafford woman sustained serious injuries in a one-vehicle crash Sunday in Miller County on Missouri 17 at Airport Road. Deborah Betchel, 54, was taken to Capital Region Hospital by ambulance, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. Her 2015 Lincoln Continental ran off the right side of the road, hit

MU Health Care to host a safety course for older drivers

February 13, 2023 5:19 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday morning, MU Health Care is hosting ‘Keep Your Keys’, a free driver safety course aimed at helping drivers 55 and older stay safe and alert on the roads. MU Health Care is scheduled to hold two sessions Monday and says everyone in the community is welcome to attend. The first session

Man seriously injured in Cooper County crash

February 10, 2023 3:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Bunceton man suffered serious injuries after his 2003 Chevrolet Silverado crashed Friday morning in Cooper County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. The crash occurred on Highway 98, just west of Rose Cottage Lane. The Chevrolet – driven by Wesley Gander, 51 – started going off the right

JC Public Works announces street closure for next week

February 10, 2023 2:59 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Department of Public Works announced in a Friday press release that Madison Street at Commercial Way will be closed next week. Miller Pipeline will be working on upgrades for Ameren UE. Closures will take place 8 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning Monday. Work is expected to be completed by 5

Bridge work planned for Highway 63 over I-70, begins Sunday

February 10, 2023 2:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced in a Friday press release that emergency bridge repairs will begin Sunday on Highway 63 over Interstate 70. MoDOT will close one southbound lane. Work begins 8 a.m. Sunday and is expected to be completed by Thursday.

Police, troopers looking out for drunk and impaired drivers over Super Bowl weekend

February 10, 2023 11:46 AM Marina Diaz

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is asking drivers to plan ahead for Super Bowl weekend as the Chiefs prepare to take on the Eagles on Sunday.

Public Transit Advisory Committee to discuss JEFFTRAN changes

February 10, 2023 7:15 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) On Friday, Jefferson City’s Public Transit Advisory Committee is set to meet at city hall at 1:30 p.m. to discuss some recent changes for JEFFTRAN. JEFFTRAN has recently increased its ride fares and will combine its bus routes. On Monday, changes made to the JEFFTRAN bus fare and bus routes went

Man drowns after driving vehicle into a Johnson County pond

February 6, 2023 8:23 AM Joushua Blount

JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo (KMIZ) Highway Patrol says 25-year-old Edward D. Taylor of Riverdale, Illinois, is dead after drowning on Sunday around 1:20 a.m. in Johnson County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Taylor drove his vehicle into the pond at Fairfield Inn Suites near U.S. 50 and Bus 13. Troopers say Taylor

Lane closure announced for Downtown Jefferson City intersection

February 1, 2023 4:57 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Public Works announced in a Wednesday press release that lanes at the intersection of High Street and Madison Street will be closed 8 a.m.-noon on Friday. Miller Pipeline will be working on upgrades for Ameren UE. It will be using camera equipment to observe the sanitary sewer line from

Columbia to receive $1.4 million to improve roads, curb traffic fatalities

February 1, 2023 3:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia will be getting some financial help from the federal government to improve its roads and hopefully reduce traffic deaths. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced in a Wednesday press release that $800 million in grant awards for 510 projects through the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program would be

Part of West Ash Street in Columbia to close Thursday for tree removal

February 1, 2023 2:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced in a press release Wednesday that a section of West Ash Street will be closed Thursday. Columbia Tree Work will be removing a tree from a residence in the 300 block of West Ash Street. The sidewalk and both driving lanes will be closed 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Slick conditions lead to deadly Morgan County crash

January 30, 2023 12:28 PM Matthew Sanders

A pickup truck lost control Sunday evening on a slick highway in Morgan County, crashing with another pickup and killing the driver, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.

Camdenton man dies in car crash Sunday morning

January 29, 2023 5:31 PM abc17news-Newsroom

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Matthew Hallquist, 32, of Camdenton died Sunday morning following a car crash just north of Bollinger Creek Road. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F responded to the crash around 9:41 a.m. According to a crash report, 19-year-old Shaylin Torimino crossed the center line of the road and hit Hallquist head-on. Torimino

Bonnots Mill man seriously hurt after Saturday evening crash

January 29, 2023 7:32 AM Erika McGuire

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Troopers say a Bonnots Mill man is seriously hurt after a crash in Osage County Saturday evening. According to online crash reports, Clark Porting, 56, was driving along Route A just north of Starlite Lane when his Jeep Wrangler went off the left side of the road and hit

MoDOT announces upcoming road construction for Mid-Missouri counties

January 27, 2023 7:04 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation in a Friday press release revealed roadwork projects taking place in Mid-Missouri counties in the coming weeks. Route K in Audrain County will be closed Feb. 6-9 from County Road 649 to County Road 553 between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily for core drilling operations. Route V in

Woman injured in crash on Highway WW

January 26, 2023 9:10 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person had to be pulled from a vehicle after they were pinned, according to the Boone County Fire Protection District. The crash involved two vehicles on Highway WW east of Purdy Lane. Highway WW was closed for 45 minutes. The crash occurred as Melody Kosmatka, 47, of Fulton, crossed the

Minor injuries after SUV ends up on roof in Jefferson City

January 26, 2023 5:21 PM Matthew Sanders

A man suffered minor injuries after he had a medical emergency and his SUV ended up on its roof Thursday.