New Madrid, MO (September 2, 2024) – A truck and car accident occurred on Monday morning, 1 mile south of Matthews on Interstate 55. At 10:24 a.m., a 2014 Freightliner driven by Abdwali Ali, 42, of Laredo, TX, struck the towed unit of a stopped 2012 RAM 2500, driven by Charlie Smith, 70, of Lilbourn, MO. Smith sustained moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance to St. Francis Medical Center.
Both vehicles had minor to extensive damage but were driven away from the scene. The crash remains under investigation, and authorities are expected to provide updates as more information becomes available.