Buchanan, MO (October 29, 2024) – A significant vehicle collision occurred on Monday afternoon at approximately 3:05 p.m. on Southbound Interstate 29, two miles south of Faucett. The incident involved a Ford E250 van and a Peterbilt truck, leading to injuries and significant vehicle damage.
Preliminary reports indicate that the accident occurred when the 2000 Ford E250 van, driven by 64-year-old Gordon Linder from Lake Charles, Louisiana, was traveling in the passing lane. The van reportedly went off the east side of the roadway, striking the median cable barriers. As the vehicle overturned and returned to the roadway, it was struck by the 2000 Peterbilt truck, driven by 28-year-old Michael Cunningham from Gardner, Kansas, who was also traveling southbound in the passing lane.
The impact caused the Ford van to travel off the west side of the roadway, where it ultimately struck a tree. The van came to rest on its wheels, facing southwest, while the Peterbilt truck was able to come to a controlled stop on the shoulder of the highway. Emergency responders from Buchanan County were dispatched to the scene to provide assistance.
Gordon Linder sustained moderate injuries in the collision and was transported by Buchanan County EMS to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph for medical evaluation and treatment. Fortunately, Michael Cunningham reported only minor damage to his vehicle and was able to drive away from the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing, as law enforcement works to gather further details regarding the events leading up to the crash.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this incident as they navigate the aftermath of this unfortunate event.
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