Rollover on Rt. 3 south of Columbia

Andrea F.D. Saathoff- December 30, 2014

Columbia firefighters assist at the scene of Tuesday’s crash. (Robyn Dexter photo)

Columbia police, fire and ambulance responded shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday to a single-car rollover involving a Jeep with Illinois plates on Route 3 south of Route 158 in the southbound lanes. Officers on the scene reported the vehicle was on its side but the driver was able to exit the vehicle.

Southbound Route 3 was reduced to one lane while the crash scene was being cleared.

More information will be shared as it is available.

Andrea F.D. Saathoff

Andrea is a graduate of Gibault High School and the University of Missouri School of Journalism, the University of Missouri Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Education. She lives in Columbia with her husband and their twin toddler sons. When she isn't cheering on St. Louis Cardinals baseball or riding the emotional roller coaster of Mizzou Tigers football, she enjoys attending and participating in the many family events the county has to offer. email: andrea@republictimes.net