Transportation Archives

Truck seen crashed into Columbia Taco Bell

March 17, 2024 10:11 PM Nia Hinson

A truck is seen crashed into a Columbia Taco Bell Sunday evening

More storms in Mid-Missouri means more hydroplaning danger on roads

March 14, 2024 11:54 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

According to the Federal Highway Administration, 70% of weather-related accidents in the U.S. happen on wet pavement.

St. James man dies in Crawford County crash

March 13, 2024 10:34 PM Ryan Shiner

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. James man died from injuries he suffered in a Crawford County crash that occurred Wednesday in the eastbound lane of Interstate 44 at mile-marker 221, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred as a 2003 Ford F150 – driven by James Hendrickson

Lane closures on I-70 begin next week for Improve I-70 Project

March 13, 2024 3:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lane closures have been announced for Interstate 70 next week between Highway 63 and Highway 54, according to a Wednesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The release states that intermittent closures will start on Monday, March 18 between 7 p.m.-6 a.m. and are expected to last about six weeks.

Jefferson City man seriously injured in Moniteau County crash

March 12, 2024 3:07 PM Ryan Shiner

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man suffered serious injuries Tuesday morning in a crash in Moniteau County at the intersection of Highway 50 and Business 50, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash report states that a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier – driven by Michael Collins, 39 – hit a 2005

Power restored after crash leads to hundreds without electricity in Ashland area

March 12, 2024 10:49 AM Matthew Sanders

More than 400 Boone Electric Cooperative members in Boone County were without electricity mid-morning Tuesday after a truck crashed into a utility pole and the driver ran.

Stephens College aims to get more women working in construction in light of I-70 expansion

March 11, 2024 10:56 AM Hannah Falcon

As construction on the much-anticipated Interstate 70 widening project nears, a private women’s college in Columbia is taking advantage of the upcoming project to promote a new apprenticeship program meant to create more diversity in the workforce.

Sheriff’s Office: 43,000 pounds of french fries spill after truck forced off of I-70 by drunk driver

March 11, 2024 3:52 PM Ryan Shiner

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) About 43,000 pounds of french fries spilled onto a road early Sunday after an alleged drunken driver forced a tractor-trailer off of Interstate 70, according to a social media post from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred at 1:14 a.m. Sunday in the eastbound lane of Interstate 70 near

Bagnell Dam to close for repairs Tuesday

March 11, 2024 3:16 PM Ryan Shiner

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Business Route 54 on the Bagnell Dam in Miller County will close for a few hours on Tuesday for repairs, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The release states that traffic will be closed at 9 a.m. and will reopen at 4 p.m. The construction was referred

Roach man seriously injured in Camden County crash

March 9, 2024 10:32 AM Nia Hinson

CAMDEN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Roach, Missouri man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Camden County. According to an online crash report, Travis Hush, 39, was traveling North on Irontown Drive just after midnight when his vehicle went off the right side of the road. The vehicle returned to the road where

Richland teen killed in single-vehicle crash Thursday evening

March 8, 2024 7:35 AM Erika McGuire

PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Richland teenager was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Pulaski County early Thursday evening. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 6 p.m. on Rawlins Road one mile west of Highway T when a 16-year-old boy drove too fast on a curve in a 1994 Chevrolet 2500.

74-year-old woman seriously injured in Cole County crash

March 5, 2024 8:58 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 74-year-old Jefferson City woman suffered serious injuries in a crash on Tuesday on Route C in Cole County at Rumsey Lane, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2021 International HV507SFA truck – driven by Jacob Kemper, 20, of Jefferson City – tried

Sheriff’s Office: Vehicle that caused crash at Rogers Street was stolen on Pioneer Drive

March 5, 2024 8:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A vehicle that caused a crash at the corner of Rogers Street and College Avenue on Monday night was stolen, according to a Boone County Sheriff’s Office spokesman. Brian Leer, of the sheriff’s office, told ABC 17 News that the Columbia Police Department was dispatched at 11:30 p.m. to investigate a carjacking

One eastbound lane of I-70 near Route Z exit to close for repairs Wednesday night

March 5, 2024 2:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One eastbound lane of Interstate 70 will close at 7 p.m. Wednesday night for pavement repairs, according to a Tuesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The closure will occur near mile maker 135, just east of the Centralia/Route Z exit, east of Columbia, the release states. The lane will

MSHP report: 3-year-old boy dies after getting hit by truck

March 4, 2024 3:18 PM Ryan Shiner

CHARITON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 3-year-old boy died after he was hit by a truck on Sunday on private property on Route C in Chariton County, about 10 miles southwest of Marceline, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. The name of the boy was not released in the report. The report states the

Eldon man seriously injured in motorcycle crash Sunday night

March 4, 2024 7:28 AM Erika McGuire

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Eldon man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Morgan County. According to the online crash report, Rickey Webb, 59, was traveling on Route T south of Coon Club Rd. at 9:38 p.m. when his 2005 Harley-Davidson crossed the center half of the road. The motorcycle then

Stover woman seriously injured in Johnson County crash Saturday night

March 3, 2024 7:20 AM Gabrielle Teiner

JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Stover woman is seriously hurt after a crash in Johnson County late Saturday night. The crash happened on Marr Dr. near N. Maguire St. at 11:41 p.m. Melissa Alston, 48, was driving his 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer north with passenger Haley Hopper, 23, when it ran off the road and hit

Roadwork continues on North Keene Street, lane closures announced by Columbia Public Works

March 1, 2024 2:44 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Roadwork will continue on North Keene Street in Columbia next week, according to a Friday social media post from Columbia Public Works, Public Works crews started repairing damaged sections of concrete on Feb. 21, according to a previous social media post from the department. Lane closures will take place 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Montgomery County firefighters pull person from truck involved in crash on I-70

February 28, 2024 10:10 PM Ryan Shiner

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Montgomery County firefighters pulled an injured person from a truck that crashed on Interstate 70 on Wednesday. According to the online crash report, the crash occurred at 5:45 p.m. the trailer Benjamin Albin, 43, of Ashland was pulling with his 2015 Chevrolet Silverado jackknifed and hit his truck. Troopers said this

Miller County woman hurt after being hit by SUV

February 28, 2024 11:06 AM Matthew Sanders

A Miller County woman was taken to a hospital with serious injuries after she was hit by an SUV on Tuesday afternoon in Jefferson City.