New Madrid, MO (November 8, 2024) – A traffic accident occurred on the evening of November 7, 2024, at approximately 7:16 PM on Interstate 55 southbound at Mile Marker 59.4. The incident involved two vehicles, resulting in moderate damage and injuries.
According to preliminary reports, a 2004 Nissan Maxima, driven by a 21-year-old female from Hayti, MO, was traveling southbound when it was struck by an unknown truck tractor unit (TTU) that made an improper lane change. The impact caused the Nissan Maxima to collide with a cable barrier, leading to moderate damage to the vehicle. Emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after the accident was reported.
The driver of the Nissan Maxima sustained injuries and was transported to Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital for evaluation and treatment. The driver of the unknown TTU left the scene before authorities arrived, and their identity remains unknown at this time.
Our thoughts are with those involved in this accident as they navigate the aftermath of this incident.
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