Investigation underway after deadly pedestrian crash in Columbia

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Columbia Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian in northeast Columbia Thursday morning.

CPD Lt. Clint Sinclair told ABC 17 News on scene that they are currently investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian on Paris Road. An ABC 17 News reporter saw CPD officers put up crime scene tape at the intersection of Wabash Drive and Vandiver Drive at 6:53 a.m.

At 6:51 a.m., Boone County Joint Communication sent an alert about a crash at Paris Road and Nelwood Drive. Another message went out at 6:54 a.m. that reads, "Wabash Drive at Vandiver Drive also closed due to collision. Choose alternate route." Lt. Sinclair told ABC 17 News that the incidents are related.

Sinclair said the roads will be closed for an undisclosed amount of time.

An ABC 17 News reporter on scene saw officers put a white sheet over a body on Wabash Drive and a white Tesla with flashing hazard lights nearby.

When ABC 17 News crews arrived, there were two CPD vehicles, a CFD fire truck and a University Hospital ambulance.