Caleb McClain, 16, and Karlie Jones, 15, killed in collision with semi truck driven by Francis Evers, 52, on Highway 54 near Holts Summit, Missouri

Modified Date: 
Wed, 07/13/2016 - 9:44am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Two teens killed in crash on Highway 54 near Holts Summit

A 2006 Toyota Corolla driven by Caleb McClain, 16, of Jefferson City was traveling westbound on Highway 54 near Mel Ray Curve at about noon Tuesday when it traveled off the left side of the roadway, through the median and into the eastbound lanes of the highway, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. 

Father of killed teen wants safer highway

Eric Jones is asking how many more people have to be killed in that area before MoDOT does something about it. Jones suggests putting in a cable median to prevent cars from crossing into oncoming traffic. 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Caleb McClain
Karlie Jones
Francis Evers
Roadway: 
Highway 54

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