08/10/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On Monday, August 10, 2026, at approximately 7:50 a.m., Saline County E911 received an emergency call regarding a vehicle-pedestrian collision near the intersection of Conway and Morrow Streets. The collision occurred just west of the intersection at a designated crosswalk.
The Marshall Police Department, Marshall Fire Department, and Saline County Ambulance District responded to the scene.
The preliminary investigation indicated that a white Toyota Camry was traveling westbound on Morrow Street when it struck a pedestrian who was proceeding southbound within the designated crosswalk.
The pedestrian was transported by air ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, for medical treatment.
The driver of the Toyota Camry remained at the scene and was subsequently arrested and transported to the Marshall Police Department. The incident remains under investigation, and the case will be submitted to the Saline County Prosecutor’s Office for review and consideration of formal charges.
Note: Charges contained in reports provided by law enforcement officials are not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting charges must be presented before a jury, whose duty is to determine if the accused is guilty or not guilty of the charges.
School Safety Reminder
As this incident demonstrates the importance of remaining alert for pedestrians, and with the start of the new school year quickly approaching, the Marshall Police Department would like to remind motorists, parents, and students of the importance of pedestrian and traffic safety.
Motorists are encouraged to use extra caution while traveling near schools, school zones, crosswalks, bus stops, and residential areas where children and other pedestrians may be present.
Drivers should reduce their speed, remain alert for pedestrians, avoid distractions, and be prepared to stop. Motorists are also reminded to obey school-zone speed limits, crossing guards, school bus signals, and all traffic-control devices.
Parents and students are encouraged to use designated crosswalks whenever available, look carefully for approaching traffic, and remain alert while walking or biking to and from school.
With students soon returning to school, increased pedestrian, bicycle, school bus, and vehicle traffic can be expected throughout the community. A few extra moments of caution can help prevent a tragedy.
The Marshall Police Department wishes our students, parents, teachers, and school staff a safe and successful school year.
Please slow down, stay alert, and help keep our children safe.
