Two people were injured Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Maries County.
The crash happened around 1:40 p.m. on July 6, 2026, on Highway 63 north of Maries Road 333. A 2010 Honda Pilot attempted to make a left turn and failed to yield to an oncoming 2001 Ford Ranger.
The driver of the Ford suffered serious injuries and was flown for emergency medical treatment. The driver of the Honda suffered moderate injuries and was taken by EMS to a local hospital.
Both vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene. The crash report states that the Honda driver was wearing a safety device, while the Ford driver’s safety device use was listed as unknown.
Left-turn crashes can be extremely dangerous because they often place one vehicle directly in the path of oncoming traffic. A driver turning left must carefully judge the speed and distance of approaching vehicles before crossing their lane. When that judgment fails, the oncoming driver may have little time to slow down, move away, or avoid impact.
Failing to yield is not a minor mistake when it creates a serious crash. Drivers have a responsibility to wait until the roadway is clear before turning across traffic. One unsafe left turn can total vehicles, cause severe injuries, and force innocent motorists into emergencies they did not create.
This crash shows why caution at intersections and turning points matters. A split-second decision to turn before it is safe can leave another driver with no meaningful chance to avoid the collision. Conduct that places an oncoming vehicle directly in danger should be taken seriously and addressed under the law.
