Transportation Archives

Man dies after being hit by tanker on Highway 63

May 31, 2023 1:01 PM Matthew Sanders

A man was killed early Wednesday when he was hit by a semi-truck hauling a tanker on Highway 63 in southeast Columbia, police say.

Ohio woman hurt in jet ski crash at Lake of the Ozarks

May 31, 2023 10:01 AM Matthew Sanders

An Ohio woman was taken to a hospital Tuesday after a jet ski collision on the Lake of the Ozarks.

Higbee woman suffers serious injuries in Randolph County crash

May 30, 2023 7:05 PM Ryan Shiner

HIGBEE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Higbee woman suffered serious injuries Tuesday in a one-vehicle crash on Route B, three miles southeast of Higbee. The crash occurred after Carla Mitchem, 51, was heading eastbound in her 2011 Ford Edge and overcorrected, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Ford went off the left side of the

Roundabout construction at Highway 54 in Holts Summit leads to traffic issues, police say

May 30, 2023 4:21 PM Nia Hinson

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) The start of a construction project for a new roundabout at Highway 54 in Holts Summit has lead to traffic issues, according to a social media post from the Holts Summit Police Department. Construction on the on/off ramp at Highway 54 in Holts Summit began Tuesday. Route OO and the northbound

Patrol: Phelps County woman among 10 killed in Memorial Day weekend crashes

May 30, 2023 11:08 AM Matthew Sanders

A woman from St. James was one of 10 people who died in crashes on Missouri highways over the Memorial Day weekend.

No major boating accidents reported at the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend

May 29, 2023 11:45 AM Avery Roehler

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported no drownings or boat crashes on the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend.

Two Columbia residents hurt in Miller County motorcycle crash

May 29, 2023 7:53 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia residents were hurt Monday evening — one seriously — in a motorcycle crash in Miller County on Highway 54 about one-third of a mile west of Storage Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred after a 2015 Kawasaki Vaquero motorcycle – driven by John

Woman killed, 5-year-old cyclist flown to hospital after Mid-Missouri crashes

May 29, 2023 10:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

A woman was killed and a 5-year-old bicyclist flown to a hospital in separate crashes Sunday in Mid-Missouri.

MSHP reports multiple crashes so far for Memorial Day weekend

May 28, 2023 5:25 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Memorial Day Weekend is underway, Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding all drivers to keep safety first as an increased number of troopers will be out watching the roads. AAA says over 37 million people are expected to travel by car this weekend. MSHP says troopers are focusing their attention on hazardous

Missouri can expect lower gas prices Memorial Day weekend

May 27, 2023 5:29 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A little over 37 million people are expected to be traveling by vehicle for Memorial Day Weekend, and AAA says those travelers can expect to see a slight decline in fuel prices. AAA also says more people are taking other modes of transportation this holiday, like buses and trains. These travelers are expected to total nearly two

Highway Patrol reminds people to stay safe while on the water Memorial Day Weekend

May 26, 2023 6:27 AM Joushua Blount

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s the last day of National Safe Boating Week for Missouri State Highway Patrol, just ahead of Memorial Day Weekend and what many people consider the start of boating season. Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to keep safety as a top priority if planning to hit the water. Troopers say two

Missouri State Highway Patrol looking to keep drivers safe over Memorial Day weekend

May 26, 2023 5:59 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) This Memorial Day weekend, The Missouri State Highway Patrol aims to help drivers stay safe while out on the road. This year, over 37 million Americans will be driving to their destinations, according to AAA. That’s 2.7 million more people traveling this year compared to last year. The Senior Vice President of AAA

Highway 40 at Bonne Femme Creek Bridge reopens

May 26, 2023 4:53 PM Ryan Shiner

NEW FRANKLIN, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced in a Friday press release that travelers are now able to use the Bonne Femme Creek Bridge on Highway 40 in Howard County, southeast of New Franklin. After closing earlier this year for a bridge deck replacement project, MoDOT was able to reopen the bridge

No injuries reported in Thursday Fulton school bus crash

May 26, 2023 2:30 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Police Department said on its social media Thursday that there were no injuries reported in a crash involving a school bus. The crash occurred near the intersection of West Reed Street and Lyle Street in Fulton. Thursday was listed as the last day of school on Fulton Public Schools’ calendar.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you traveling this Memorial Day weekend?

May 26, 2023 12:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Memorial Day weekend is here and many Americans will use the occasion to travel.

Man seriously injured in Camden County motorcycle crash

May 25, 2023 9:08 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camdenton man suffered serious injuries Thursday after he crashed his motorcycle in Camden County. The crash happened on South Highway 7, north of Sweatt Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred after a 2003 Harley Davidson V-Rod – driven by Bret Moore, 59 –

Missouri braces for busy Memorial Day travel weekend

May 25, 2023 11:36 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year on the roads and also one of the most dangerous times for travelers.

Woman injured after SUV goes through median, hits tree in parking lot

May 25, 2023 4:37 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman suffered moderate injuries in a crash Thursday afternoon in the 3200 block of West Truman Boulevard. Michelle Pleus, 52, was hurt in the crash and taken to an area hospital by ambulance, according to a crash report from the Jefferson City Police Department. She was wearing a

On/off ramp at Highway 54 in Holts Summit to close for a month for roundabout construction

May 25, 2023 3:56 PM Ryan Shiner

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced on its social media Thursday that there will be a month-long road closure for an on/off ramp on Highway 54 in Holts Summit. Route OO and the northbound Highway 54 on/off ramps at Route OO will be closed from May 30-June 30 to construct a

Highway 24 in Monroe County to close for railroad work

May 25, 2023 3:29 PM Ryan Shiner

MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A part of Highway 24 where in Monroe County a semi-truck driver died Sunday will be closed for railroad work for a couple of days next month, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Highway 24 will close between 2,000 feet east of Route AA and 3,000