Grundy, MO (November 7, 2024) – A significant traffic accident occurred on the morning of November 6, 2024, at the intersection of MO 6 and Route Z, approximately three miles east of Trenton. At around 8:30 AM, local emergency services were called to the scene following a collision involving two vehicles.
According to preliminary reports, the incident involved a 2019 Honda Civic and a 2019 Peterbilt dump truck, both traveling westbound on MO 6. The Honda Civic, driven by a 19-year-old female from Meadville, MO, was stopped and waiting to make a left turn onto Route Z when it was struck from behind by the Peterbilt dump truck, operated by a 32-year-old male from Edgerton, MO. The impact resulted in the Honda Civic being declared a total loss, while the dump truck sustained minor damage.
Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene. The young female driver of the Honda Civic suffered moderate injuries and was first transported by Grundy County Ambulance to Wright Memorial Hospital. Due to the severity of her injuries, she was subsequently flown by Life Flight Eagle to Truman Medical Center for further treatment.
Both vehicles remained upright after the collision and were moved to the shoulder of the road prior to the arrival of law enforcement. The investigation into the accident is ongoing, with assistance from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office and Trenton Police Department.
Our thoughts are with the injured driver and her family during this challenging time.
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