One person was seriously injured Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Miller County.
The crash happened around 12:16 p.m. on July 17, 2026, at MO-52 and Meadowbrook Road. A 2020 Ford F550 was waiting to turn left when a 2004 Ford Taurus struck the back of it.
The driver of the Ford Taurus suffered serious injuries and was flown from the scene for emergency medical treatment. The Ford Taurus was totaled, and the Ford F550 sustained moderate damage. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
The crash report states that the Ford F550 driver was wearing a safety device. The Ford Taurus driver’s safety device use was listed as unknown.
Rear-end crashes involving a stopped or slowing vehicle can be especially serious because the vehicle waiting to turn has little ability to avoid the impact from behind. Drivers approaching traffic ahead must be prepared for vehicles that slow, stop, or wait to make a turn. Failing to notice a stopped vehicle can create a violent crash in seconds.
This crash shows why maintaining attention and control behind the wheel matters at every intersection and driveway. A driver who runs into the back of a vehicle waiting to turn can cause serious injuries and major damage. That kind of roadway conduct should be taken seriously because stopped traffic is not a surprise drivers are allowed to ignore.
