Three killed after four-vehicle crash on I-44 in Crawford County

Three people were killed in a crash in Crawford County, Missouri, after they were hit by a malfunctioning truck.

According Missouri State Highway Patrol, a U-Haul truck was westbound on Interstate 44 near Leasburg when the truck malfunctioned. The driver lost control of the truck, struck a van then crossed the median and struck into a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox head on.

The Chevrolet Equinox then hit a transit van.

About four vehicles were involved in the crash.

The three occupants of Chevrolet Equinox died. Their identities have been released as 19-year-old Ronald King, 22-year-old Eve King and 23-year-old Frank Handley.

The driver of the transit had minor injuries.