Marion, MO (October 25, 2024) – A traffic accident occurred on the highway west of Hannibal on the morning of October 25, 2024, prompting the response of local emergency services. At approximately 11:11 AM, authorities were alerted to a collision involving two vehicles on Hwy MM, 1.5 miles west of the city.
According to preliminary reports, a 2018 Ford Escape, driven by 28-year-old Dallas A. Newman from Alton, Illinois, collided with a 2008 Ford Taurus operated by 68-year-old Larita M. Jennings from Paris, Missouri. The Ford Escape reportedly suffered extensive damage, while the Ford Taurus sustained moderate damage. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Heartland Towing.
Emergency responders from the Marion County Ambulance transported three individuals to Hannibal Regional Hospital for medical evaluation. Among those injured were Larita M. Jennings, who was driving the Taurus, and two occupants of the same vehicle: 59-year-old Nancy J. Collette and 82-year-old Nancy C. Collette, both from Vandalia, Missouri. All three individuals were reported to have sustained injuries.
The accident was investigated by TPR Smith, with assistance from TPR Hirner, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, and the Hannibal Rural Fire Department. Initial findings indicate that the Ford Escape failed to yield to the Ford Taurus, leading to the collision.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this unfortunate accident.
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