1 killed in crash on Highway 63 just north of Jefferson City
Ryan Shiner
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)
A 68-year-old man from Holts Summit died Tuesday afternoon in a crash on Highway 63, about a quarter-mile north of Renz Farm Road, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The report says the man did not wear a seatbelt.
The crash occurred as a 2019 Kenworth tractor-trailer – driven by an 82-year-old Steedman, Missouri, man – entered northbound Highway 63 from Renz Farm Road, the report says. A 2001 Ford Expedition – driven by the Holts Summit man – rear-ended the towed unit of the Kenworth and stopped underneath the vehicle, the report says.
The body of the victim was brought to Millard Family Chapels in Jefferson City, the report says. The driver of the Kenworth had no reported injuries.
The Ford Expedition was totaled, while the Kenworth had minor damage, the report says. Traffic was backed up toward the Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City.
MSHP reports do not name those involved in crashes.
🚨Fatal Crash on Northbound US 63🚨
Troopers are investigating a two vehicle crash resulting in one fatality on northbound U.S. 63, near the sod farms (just north of Jefferson City), in Callaway County.
The roadway is partially blocked and traffic is backing up. pic.twitter.com/UHcj7HtcOA
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) October 14, 2025