As a 2016 Ford Fusion was traveling northbound, a 2001 Ford F-150 entered into their path and caused a collision. Driver of Fusion was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. Driver of Fusion is 42, female. Driver of F-150 is 76, male. All were wearing their seatbelts. No other injuries noted. On the afternoon of Monday, September 30, a serious two-vehicle crash occurred on U.S. Highway 63 in Randolph County, Missouri, just two miles south of Renick. The collision was reported around 2:40 PM and resulted in one person being hospitalized with serious injuries.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident happened when a 2001 Ford F-150, driven by a 76-year-old man, entered into the path of a northbound 2016 Ford Fusion. The two vehicles collided, leaving the Fusion heavily damaged.
The driver of the Fusion, a 42-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Thankfully, both drivers were reported to have been wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash, which likely prevented the injuries from being even more severe. The driver of the F-150 was not reported to be injured.
Rear-end and side-impact collisions like this often occur when vehicles enter or cross major highways. Even at moderate speeds, the size and weight differences between vehicles can greatly influence the severity of the crash and the injuries sustained.
This accident serves as a reminder of the importance of exercising caution when crossing or merging onto busy highways. A brief lapse in judgment at an intersection can have life-altering consequences for those involved.
All facts reported on are based on preliminary reporting done by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.