Two people were seriously injured Tuesday morning in a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck in Cole County.
The crash happened around 11:50 a.m. on June 3, 2026, on MO Route B just south of Spring Ridge Road. A 2020 Honda CR-V attempted to turn southbound onto Route B and traveled into the path of a northbound 2018 Freightliner Cascadia.
The driver of the Honda, a 67-year-old woman, and a 66-year-old male passenger both suffered serious injuries. Both were taken by EMS to a local hospital.
The Honda was totaled and towed from the scene. The Freightliner sustained moderate damage and was also towed.
Crashes involving semi-trucks can be especially severe because of the size and weight of the commercial vehicle. Even when another vehicle enters the path of a semi, the truck driver’s speed, following distance, and ability to maintain control can play a major role in how serious the impact becomes. A semi traveling too fast for the conditions may need far more distance to slow down, steer, or avoid a crash.
This incident shows why commercial drivers must operate with extreme caution, especially near turns, intersections, and rural roadways where vehicles may enter or cross traffic. Tractor-trailers carry tremendous momentum, and that momentum can turn a sudden roadway hazard into a serious injury crash. Semi drivers must watch their speed, anticipate possible conflicts, and keep their vehicles under control at all times. When a commercial driver fails to control speed or respond safely to traffic conditions, that conduct can and should be treated seriously under the law.
All facts reported upon herein are based on preliminary investigation and reporting done by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
