Tuesday 14th October 2025

Columbia man was killed in a traffic accident in Columbia on Monday.

According to a report from the Columbia Police Department, the accident happened as a southbound Kawasaki motorcycle, driven by 22-year-old Corey Kramel, of Columbia, reportedly collided with the passenger side of a Ford Eagle, driven northbound by 48-year-old Kathryne Harris, of Marshall. The accident happened in an intersection, while the Harris vehicle was attempting to make a left turn.

Kramel was ejected from the motorcycle upon impact. He was transported from the scene to a hospital in Columbia for treatment of life-threatening injuries. He later died from his injuries. Harris suffered minor injuries and was transported to a Columbia hospital for treatment.

The accident happened just after 4 p.m. at the intersection of Providence Road and the entrance to westbound I-70.

The investigation into the accident is continuing.