Holcomb, MO (June 5, 2026) – Two people were hurt in a two-vehicle collision on Thursday, June 4, on Highway 25 in Dunklin County. The accident happened at 5:09 p.m., about two miles east of Holcomb. The report said a 2022 Ram 1500 was southbound when it pulled into the path of a northbound 2011 Nissan Frontier.
A 10-year-old boy from Delta, Missouri, who was riding in the Nissan, had serious injuries. He was flown to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. A 59-year-old woman from Delta, also riding in the Nissan, had minor injuries. She was carried by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
The drivers were identified in the report as a 67-year-old man from Hayti in the Ram and a 50-year-old man from Delta in the Nissan. Both vehicles were listed as total losses and removed by towing services. The cause and full sequence of the collision remain under review.
We hope the child and woman wounded in this wreck continue to receive steady care.
Path-of-Travel Crashes Can Leave Passengers Badly Hurt
A path-of-travel crash can happen when one vehicle moves into another vehicle’s lane or direction of travel. These cases may happen at intersections, driveways, or while a driver is turning across traffic.
When two vehicles meet from opposite directions, the force can be severe. Passengers may face added risk depending on where they are seated and how the vehicles make contact.
Safety restraints can reduce the chance of more serious harm, but they cannot prevent every injury. Medical records, vehicle positions, road layout, and travel direction can help explain why some people are hurt more seriously than others in the same collision.
