Man killed when tire flies over median on I-70, hits vehicle

4 years 5 months 3 days ago Wednesday, July 08 2015 Jul 8, 2015 Wednesday, July 08, 2015 10:31:06 AM CDT July 08, 2015 in News
By: The Associated Press

KANSAS CITY (AP) - A suburban Kansas City man was dead Wednesday morning after a tire flew over the concrete barrier in the median of Interstate 70 and crashed through his windshield.

The Kansas City Star reports the 23-year-old Independence man was eastbound on the interstate near the Blue Ridge Cut-Off Monday evening when witnesses saw his car go off the highway and crash into a tree line around 7:30 p.m.

Investigators determined the car was hit by a tire from a westbound vehicle, possibly from a trailer.

Police said the victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died Tuesday evening. His 20-year-old female passenger sustained nonlife-threatening injuries.

The tire hit a second vehicle but that driver was uninjured.

 

More News

Grid
List

CPS releases report on alleged racial taunts during football game
CPS releases report on alleged racial taunts during football game
COLUMBIA – Columbia Public Schools released its investigation summary into the Battle High School vs. Jackson R-2 varsity football game.... More >>
54 minutes ago Tuesday, December 10 2019 Dec 10, 2019 Tuesday, December 10, 2019 7:23:00 PM CST December 10, 2019 in News

Legislation filed to increase gas tax
Legislation filed to increase gas tax
COLUMBIA - Four state lawmakers have pre-filed legislation to raise Missouri's fuel tax in 2021. The tax is currently... More >>
1 hour ago Tuesday, December 10 2019 Dec 10, 2019 Tuesday, December 10, 2019 7:13:00 PM CST December 10, 2019 in News

Missouri organizations partner to donate nearly 70,000 pounds of pork
Missouri organizations partner to donate nearly 70,000 pounds of pork
COLUMBIA - Nearly 70,000 pounds of pork will be going to Missouri families after a donation from the Missouri Pork... More >>
1 hour ago Tuesday, December 10 2019 Dec 10, 2019 Tuesday, December 10, 2019 6:39:00 PM CST December 10, 2019 in News

Premature birth rates on the rise, Milk Depot looks to keep helping
Premature birth rates on the rise, Milk Depot looks to keep helping
JEFFERSON CITY – The Central Missouri Mother's Milk Depot opened in early spring of 2019. Now, as premature baby rates... More >>
5 hours ago Tuesday, December 10 2019 Dec 10, 2019 Tuesday, December 10, 2019 3:05:00 PM CST December 10, 2019 in News

Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments for Planned Parenthood funding ban
Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments for Planned Parenthood funding ban
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday for Planned Parenthood's fight with the state over funding. ... More >>
5 hours ago Tuesday, December 10 2019 Dec 10, 2019 Tuesday, December 10, 2019 2:58:00 PM CST December 10, 2019 in News

UPDATE: Police identify Welcome Inn homicide victim
UPDATE: Police identify Welcome Inn homicide victim
COLUMBIA - The Columbia Police Department confirmed it was conducting a homicide investigation after a shooting at the Welcome Inn... More >>
5 hours ago Tuesday, December 10 2019 Dec 10, 2019 Tuesday, December 10, 2019 2:45:00 PM CST December 10, 2019 in News

Ex-husband of missing Columbia woman appears in Boone County court
Ex-husband of missing Columbia woman appears in Boone County court
COLUMBIA – The man accused of killing a woman who has been missing since 2006 appeared in court Tuesday afternoon.... More >>
5 hours ago Tuesday, December 10 2019 Dec 10, 2019 Tuesday, December 10, 2019 2:35:00 PM CST December 10, 2019 in News

UPDATE: Police identify suspect accused of robbing Moberly store at gunpoint
UPDATE: Police identify suspect accused of robbing Moberly store at gunpoint
MOBERLY - Police confirmed the identity of a man accused of robbing a gas station at gun point Saturday. ... More >>
5 hours ago Tuesday, December 10 2019 Dec 10, 2019 Tuesday, December 10, 2019 2:25:00 PM CST December 10, 2019 in News

Drinkwitz introduced as new Mizzou football coach
Drinkwitz introduced as new Mizzou football coach
COLUMBIA - Mizzou officially announced the 33rd head coach in football program history Tuesday, welcoming former Appalachian State head coach... More >>
6 hours ago Tuesday, December 10 2019 Dec 10, 2019 Tuesday, December 10, 2019 1:32:00 PM CST December 10, 2019 in News

Developing: Search for missing Columbia woman continues into second week
Developing: Search for missing Columbia woman continues into second week
COOPER COUNTY – Emergency crews continued the search for the body of missing Columbia woman Mengqi Ji Elledge early Tuesday... More >>
11 hours ago Tuesday, December 10 2019 Dec 10, 2019 Tuesday, December 10, 2019 9:14:00 AM CST December 10, 2019 in News

Democrats unveil 2 articles of impeachment against Trump
Democrats unveil 2 articles of impeachment against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are poised to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump — abuse of... More >>
11 hours ago Tuesday, December 10 2019 Dec 10, 2019 Tuesday, December 10, 2019 8:24:00 AM CST December 10, 2019 in News

6 dead in shooting at Czech hospital; suspect shoots self
6 dead in shooting at Czech hospital; suspect shoots self
PRAGUE (AP) - Police and officials say six people have been killed and three wounded in a shooting in a... More >>
14 hours ago Tuesday, December 10 2019 Dec 10, 2019 Tuesday, December 10, 2019 5:33:57 AM CST December 10, 2019 in News

6 dead from New Zealand volcano as helpers describe horror
6 dead from New Zealand volcano as helpers describe horror
WHAKATANE, New Zealand (AP) — Police say a person injured in a volcanic eruption in New Zealand has died in... More >>
14 hours ago Tuesday, December 10 2019 Dec 10, 2019 Tuesday, December 10, 2019 5:29:00 AM CST December 10, 2019 in News

Demolition deadline approaches for crumbling Jefferson City buildings
Demolition deadline approaches for crumbling Jefferson City buildings
JEFFERSON CITY - Property owners of two buildings in the heart of Jefferson City are facing a deadline to either... More >>
1 day ago Monday, December 09 2019 Dec 9, 2019 Monday, December 09, 2019 6:39:00 PM CST December 09, 2019 in News

In Missouri's juvenile justice system, kids can restrain other kids
In Missouri's juvenile justice system, kids can restrain other kids
COLUMBIA - Gary Edge's son was the muscle at Cornerstone. The 15-year-old, who was placed in... More >>
1 day ago Monday, December 09 2019 Dec 9, 2019 Monday, December 09, 2019 4:42:00 PM CST December 09, 2019 in News

Columbia Public Schools finalizes restraint policy
Columbia Public Schools finalizes restraint policy
COLUMBIA - The Columbia Board of Education voted on a new student seclusion, isolation and restraint policy at its meeting... More >>
1 day ago Monday, December 09 2019 Dec 9, 2019 Monday, December 09, 2019 4:09:00 PM CST December 09, 2019 in News

Couple accused of locking child in closet for hours with no food or water
Couple accused of locking child in closet for hours with no food or water
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) - Authorities say a mid-Missouri couple is jailed after being charged with repeatedly locking a 9-year-old boy... More >>
1 day ago Monday, December 09 2019 Dec 9, 2019 Monday, December 09, 2019 3:44:00 PM CST December 09, 2019 in News

Five MU law professors sign open letter to Congress
Five MU law professors sign open letter to Congress
COLUMBIA - Five professors from the University of Missouri School of Law signed an open letter stating that President Donald... More >>
1 day ago Monday, December 09 2019 Dec 9, 2019 Monday, December 09, 2019 2:30:00 PM CST December 09, 2019 in News
Next Page
Live Doppler 8 First Alert Weather
Interactive Radar
Columbia, MO
Broken Clouds 24°
Interactive Radar | Current Conditions | Weather Maps
View 2 active weather alerts
9pm 26°
10pm 25°
11pm 24°
12am 24°