Butler Co, MO (September 22, 2025) – A two-vehicle collision south of Wappapello left two people seriously injured on Saturday night. The crash occurred at around 9:20 p.m. on MO-T, four miles south of Wappapello, and involved a 2014 Dodge Avenger and a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Dodge Avenger failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by the southbound Chevrolet Silverado. Both vehicles sustained total damage and were towed from the scene by Barker’s Towing.
The driver of the Dodge, a 39-year-old man from Puxico, MO, was not wearing a seat belt and suffered serious injuries. He was transported by Air Evac to St. Louis University Hospital for treatment. An 82-year-old female passenger in the Silverado, from Poplar Bluff, MO, also suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Cpl. B.A. Alcorn of the Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated the crash.
Our thoughts are with the two seriously injured victims, and we wish them a full and swift recovery.
Car Accidents in Missouri
The crash on MO-T highlights the dangers of stop sign violations, which frequently result in severe T-bone or side-impact collisions. When drivers fail to stop at intersections, the consequences can be devastating, particularly on rural highways where speeds are higher and visibility may be limited.
Missouri crash data identifies failure to stop and failure to yield as leading contributors to serious injury crashes across the state. Older vehicles without modern safety features and unrestrained drivers face especially high risks, as seen in Saturday night’s accident.
To reduce these dangers, safety officials stress the importance of always coming to a complete stop at marked intersections, scanning both directions for traffic, and wearing seat belts. These simple steps dramatically improve safety and reduce the severity of injuries when accidents do occur.
Local Accident Reports is committed to providing timely updates on serious crashes across Missouri while supporting victims and families through recovery. If you or someone you love has been injured in a Butler County accident, contact Local Accident Reports today to learn more about available resources and guidance.
