Daviess County, MO (September 13, 2025) – A serious crash occurred Friday afternoon at the intersection of MO 6 and Route CC, approximately two miles west of Gallatin. The collision, reported at 2:20 p.m., involved two vehicles and resulted in multiple injuries.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2014 Ford Fusion, driven by a 24-year-old male from Kansas City, MO, was eastbound on MO 6 when it failed to yield at a stop sign on Route CC. The vehicle collided with a 2018 GMC Sierra, driven by a 45-year-old male from Gallatin, MO, who was northbound on Route CC. The force of the impact caused both vehicles to skid off the northwest side of the intersection, with both vehicles eventually coming to a stop facing northeast.
The crash left several individuals with varying degrees of injury. The 45-year-old male driver of the GMC Sierra was seriously injured and airlifted to Truman Medical Center in Kansas City. The 25-year-old female occupant of the Sierra was also seriously injured and was transported to Cameron Regional Medical Center, then transferred to Liberty Hospital via Life-Flight Eagle. Other injured individuals, including a 21-year-old female from Kansas City and two juveniles, were also transported to Liberty Hospital for medical treatment.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with assistance from local law enforcement and fire departments. Both vehicles were towed by Bridgeman’s Towing of Altamont.
We extend our thoughts to those injured in this crash and wish them a swift and full recovery.
Intersection Safety: The Importance of Yielding
Crashes like the one at MO 6 and Route CC highlight the critical importance of yielding at stop signs, especially at busy intersections. Failure to yield, as seen in this incident, can result in catastrophic consequences, particularly when high-speed traffic is involved. In this case, the driver of the Ford Fusion did not yield, causing a collision with the GMC Sierra, leading to serious injuries for multiple occupants.
Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to remind drivers of the importance of adhering to traffic signs and signals to avoid similar accidents. In rural areas like Daviess County, where visibility at intersections may be limited, the risk of collisions increases when drivers don’t take the necessary precautions.
If you or a loved one was involved in this crash or another recent accident in Daviess County, Local Accident Reports is here to provide legal and medical support. Contact us today for assistance with recovery and information on how to proceed after such an incident.
