Nine dead in Missouri highway crashes over holiday weekend

Vehicles travel down Interstate 70 on Friday, Kuly 3, 2026. — KMIZ

Published July 6, 2026 11:19 AM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Monday that nine people died in highway crashes over the holiday weekend, though none of those crashes were in Mid-Missouri.

The patrol counted 235 traffic crashes with 113 injuries between 6 p.m. Thursday and the end of Sunday.

Troopers arrested 125 people for driving while intoxicated, the release states.

Three people drowned over the weekend, including a 25-year-old Kansas City man at the Lake of the Ozarks. Three boat crashes were reported and nine people were arrested for boating while intoxicated.

This year's nine traffic deaths are equal to the number reported in 2025.

Article Topic Follows: Crash & Collision

Jump to comments ↓

Matthew Sanders

Matthew Sanders is the digital content director at ABC 17 News.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.