Overview
- The Lincoln County prosecutor identified the driver as Abdiasis Ibrahim Ali, 38, and announced charges for driving the wrong way on a divided highway and careless operation, with a no‑bond warrant requested and ICE notified.
- Missouri State Highway Patrol said the driver was cited and placed out of service after a stop on Highway 61 near Troy, and authorities reported no signs of impairment or medical issues.
- Videos posted online showed a semi driving for miles the wrong direction before crossing over, prompting calls to 911 and a trooper stop.
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said FMCSA and USDOT are investigating how the Minnesota‑issued CDL was obtained and are reviewing the carrier, Cargo Transportation LLC.
- Minnesota records and federal filings list Cargo Transportation LLC as active with two drivers and a Hopkins apartment address; the company’s trailer owner said the driver was a contractor for Cargo and was terminated after the incident.