Pike County, MO (December 03, 2024) – A multi-vehicle collision occurred on US-50, west of Pike 488, in Pike County on December 1, 2024, at approximately 1:40 PM. The crash involved four vehicles and resulted in a moderate injury to a 32-year-old female driver. Emergency responders from Pike County EMS transported the injured individual to Pike County Memorial Hospital for medical care.
According to the investigation, the accident occurred when a 2020 Toyota 4Runner (vehicle #3) slowed down for a vehicle attempting to make a left turn. Vehicle #1, a 2014 Ford F150, was inattentive and failed to notice the slowing vehicles, leading to a chain reaction. Vehicle #1 collided with the rear of vehicle #2, a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, which in turn struck vehicle #3. The collision caused vehicle #3 to strike the rear of vehicle #4, a 2014 Ford F150.
While the driver of the Chevrolet Equinox sustained moderate injuries, the other drivers were not seriously injured. Vehicle #1 and vehicle #2 were towed by Heartland Towing, while vehicle #3 was towed by Jones Wrecker Service. The driver of vehicle #4, a 39-year-old male from Kansas City, MO, was able to drive his truck from the scene without further incident.
Causes and Impact of the Collision
This crash serves as a reminder of the importance of driver attentiveness, especially in situations where vehicles may be slowing down for turns. In this case, vehicle #1’s failure to notice the slowed traffic led to a cascading collision, affecting multiple drivers. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported, though the 32-year-old female driver of the Chevrolet Equinox sustained moderate injuries.
The investigation, assisted by MSGT. A. J. Mayer, is still ongoing, and authorities are working to determine any further contributing factors to the incident.
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