Semi crash in eastern Boone County sends 2 people to the hospital

MSHP semi truck crash wednesday — Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F

By Matt Ragsdale

March 25, 2020 12:03 PM

Published March 25, 2020 9:48 AM

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

State troopers said two drivers were taken to the hospital after a semi-truck was involved in a crash on Interstate 70 eastbound Wednesday morning.

It caused a back-up near the Boone County and Callaway County line.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report said the semi driven by 35-year-old Andrew Plattner crashed into a truck driven by 82-year-old Samuel Dyer. The report shows Dyer tried to crossover over at the median when the wreck happened.

Troopers said both vehicles traveled into the median.

The report said the two drives had minor injuries when they were taken to Boone Hospital Center. No other people were hurt in the crash.

Boone County Joint Communications and Mo-DOT tweeted about the crash at mile marker 136 near Route Z for a wreck.

BCJC: Motor Vehicle Collision 136.2 I70 WB near Rte Z. Use caution, avoid area if possible.
— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) March 25, 2020

🚨I-70 Delays🚨 Due to a vehicle crash, expect delays on I-70 near Millersburg at mile marker 136. Stay updated with the Travelers Map. pic.twitter.com/OWXICLsLyy
— MoDOT Central District (@MoDOT_Central) March 25, 2020

An ABC 17 News crew said at least two vehicles were involved in the crash. The news crew said the semi rolled over into the median.

The crash caused traffic on both directions of the interstate.

State troopers blocked off the interstate for mud on the westbound lanes and emergency vehicles in the eastbound lanes.

This injury crash is in the median at mile-marker 136.2.

🚧 Westbound passing lane is currently blocked due to a large amount of mud in the roadway.

🚧 Eastbound passing lane is blocked with emergency vehicles. https://t.co/RgI3Wl5Azn
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) March 25, 2020

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