MSHP vehicle involved in crash with moped rider; man seriously injured
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A Missouri State Highway Patrol vehicle was involved in a crash with a moped at the intersection of East Elm Street and Clark Avenue in Jefferson City, according to a crash report from MSHP.
The report says the crash occurred as the trooper – a 37-year-old Jefferson City man -- tried making a left turn and a Zhejiang Dongpai moped travelled across the road. The moped was driven by a 59-year-old Jefferson City man.
The 59-year-old man was not wearing a helmet and he was brought to University Hospital by ambulance after suffering serious injuries, the report says.
The patrol vehicle – a 2022 Ford F150 – had minor damage, while the moped was totaled, the report says.
