Cape Girardeau, MO (November 7, 2024) – A serious traffic accident occurred on Interstate 55 Southbound at Mile Marker 88.8 on the afternoon of November 6, 2024. At approximately 4:50 PM, emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of a multi-vehicle collision involving three vehicles.
Preliminary investigations indicate that a 2020 Dodge Charger, driven by a 26-year-old male from Jackson, MO, struck the rear of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by a 24-year-old male from Charleston, MO. The impact caused the Silverado to collide with the rear of a 2020 International Truck Tractor, which was being driven by a 60-year-old male from St. Louis, MO. Following the initial collision, the Dodge Charger ran off the left side of the roadway, struck a cable barrier, and then overcorrected, ultimately striking the International Truck Tractor.
Both the drivers of the Dodge Charger and the Chevrolet Silverado sustained moderate injuries and were transported by ambulance to St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau for medical evaluation and treatment. Fortunately, the driver of the International Truck Tractor did not report any injuries and was able to drive the vehicle from the scene.
The accident led to significant traffic disruptions as authorities worked to clear the wreckage and investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this incident, and we wish for a swift recovery for the injured drivers.
Car Accidents in Missouri
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