Callaway Co., MO – Truck Collision with Injuries on I-70 W at MM 139

Callaway County, MO (September 26, 2025) – A crash between two semi-trucks left one driver injured on Thursday afternoon, September 25, on Interstate 70 Westbound near the 139-mile marker.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the collision happened around 2:53 p.m. A 2020 Freightliner Cascadia had stopped due to an earlier incident ahead of it. A 2021 Freightliner Cascadia traveling westbound failed to stop in time and struck the back of the stopped truck.

The driver of the 2021 Freightliner, a 31-year-old man from Lakeland, FL, sustained minor injuries. He refused medical transport at the scene. The other driver, a 36-year-old man from Sharonville, OH, was not injured. The 2021 Freightliner was heavily damaged and towed, while the 2020 Freightliner was driven away from the crash site.

We send our best wishes to the injured driver for a quick recovery. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a truck accident on I-70 in Callaway County or anywhere in Missouri, fill out our contact form to be connected with a lawyer in your area. Prompt medical care, proper documentation, and legal consultation are key steps to protecting your rights after a collision.