One dead and two injured in accident on Interstate 70 in Boone County

On July 9, 2024, at approximately 9:25 a.m., a fatal crash occurred on Interstate 70 eastbound at mile marker 117.4. The crash involved a 2014 Chevrolet Impala and a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia semi-trailer truck.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver of the Chevrolet Impala, Joshua Hulse, 22, of Columbia, was traveling eastbound when his vehicle collided with the rear of the slowing Freightliner driven by Derson Jeanlouis, 36, of Brandon, Florida. The impact left the Impala lodged under the semi’s trailer.

Joshua Hulse was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:25 a.m. by Boone County Coroner Stacey Hunk. His body was transported to the Boone County Coroner’s Office. Two occupants of the Impala sustained minor injuries and were transported to University Hospital by University Ambulance. Johnathan Wolfe, 21, of Sturgeon, and Austin Pitford, 23, of Ozark, both sustained minor injuries but were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

Derson Jeanlouis, the driver of the Freightliner, was not injured in the accident. His vehicle sustained only minor damage and was towed from the scene by I-70 Towing.

This incident marks the first fatality in July for Troop F and the 21st fatality in 2024.

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