A tragic accident claimed the life of a Columbia man on Tuesday morning at mile marker 117 on Interstate 70. The Missouri State Highway Patrol released a crash report detailing the incident. According to the report, a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia tractor-trailer, driven by Derson Jeanlouis, 36, of Brandon, Florida, was traveling eastbound on Interstate 70. The tractor-trailer began to slow down due to another crash ahead.
Fatal Collision
A 2014 Chevrolet Impala, driven by Joshua Hulse, 22, of Columbia, collided with the back of the slowing tractor-trailer. The impact caused the Impala to become lodged under the trailer. The Boone County medical examiner pronounced Joshua Hulse dead at the scene. The crash report notes the severity of the collision and its tragic outcome.
Community Mourning
The sudden and tragic loss of Joshua Hulse has deeply affected the Columbia community. Friends and family are mourning the death of a young life taken too soon. This accident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining safe following distances and being vigilant on the road, especially when approaching slowed or stopped traffic. s the community grieves the loss of Joshua Hulse, thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. This incident underscores the need for ongoing attention to road safety to prevent such tragedies in the future.
