Troopers arrest semi-truck driver after chase from outside KC to near Boonville

A semi-truck driver led Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers on a chase from outside Kansas City to near Boonville on I-70 Saturday evening around 10 p.m.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Sergeant Scott White said troopers chased the semi-truck to the 106 mile marker in the eastbound lane.

White said the semi-truck’s tires sparked and it was driving on its rims. Sparks and flames were seen coming from the truck before it stopped, but the truck did not crash.

The Highway Patrol’s helicopter responded from Jefferson City and spotted the driver, who had fled the scene.

Troopers arrested the driver.

ABC 17 News will work to find out how the pursuit started.

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