Driver arrested after deadly crash on I-44 in Springfield - Springfield Daily Citizen

Published
June 13, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Springfield, Missouri
East I-44 at the 79.2-mile marker (between Glenstone Avenue and Kansas Expressway exits)
Incident type
Crash, Hit and run

Summary

Hit And Run Springfield Missouri in Springfield, Missouri: A two‐vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 44 in Springfield just after midnight on Friday, June 12. The driver of a Ford Expedition struck a construction barrier and spun into a Dodge van, which overturned and its driver was ejected and died at the scene. The driver of the expedition was arrested for leaving the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Christopher Reaves Driver Fatal
Harlan King Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Driver arrested after deadly crash on I-44 in Springfield - Springfield Daily Citizen

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