Cole County Car Crash - 11/7/2025

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November 7, 2025

A patrol car crash left one person seriously injured Wednesday on East Elm Street at Clark Avenue in Jefferson City.

According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the accident happened around 4:33 p.m. when a Ford pickup truck driven by a 37-year-old man was making a left turn and a Zhejiang Dongpai moped driven by a 59-year-old male was traveling across the roadway.


The front of the Ford pickup truck struck the side of the moped leaving the 59-year-old man seriously injured, according to the report.

 

MSHP said the 37-year-old was wearing a seatbelt, while the 59-year-old was not wearing a helmet. 


The 59-year-old was taken to University Hospital in Columbia by Cole County EMS.


Moped accidents can result in devastating injuries, especially when a rider is struck by a larger vehicle. Because mopeds are smaller and offer little to no protection, riders are at high risk of suffering head injuries, fractures, or severe road rash in a collision. Many of these crashes occur when drivers fail to check blind spots or misjudge a moped’s speed on busy streets. Victims of crashes like these or other car accidents can call Daniel Finder at Finder Law, LLC for legal representation.


All facts of the incident are based on preliminary reporting done by The Missouri State Highway Patrol & KOMU.

This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific guidance, please contact our office directly.

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