Warrensburg, MO (August 12, 2026) – An 87-year-old man and two other people were moderately injured in a two-vehicle collision involving a 2019 Dodge Ram Caravan and a 2003 Dodge Durango on Monday afternoon, August 10, on Highway 13 at Route JJ.
The collision occurred around 12:19 p.m. According to the preliminary report, the Dodge Ram Caravan began crossing Highway 13 and struck the Durango. The Durango then left the roadway. Both vehicles sustained significant damage and were towed from the scene.
The 87-year-old driver of the Ram Caravan was taken to Western Missouri Medical Center by EMS. A 63-year-old male passenger in the same vehicle was also taken to the hospital. The 37-year-old Durango driver received treatment at the same hospital. We are thinking of all three people.
What Can Happen When a Vehicle Crosses a Highway?
A crash can occur when a vehicle crosses a highway and enters the path of another vehicle. Drivers may have limited time to react when another vehicle moves into their travel path. The direction and speed of the vehicles can also affect the force of the impact and the resulting damage.
Leaving the roadway after a collision can create additional risks for people inside the vehicle. Safety devices can help keep occupants secured during an impact and may reduce movement inside the vehicle. Crash reports may examine vehicle damage, roadway evidence, travel directions, and witness accounts to establish how the accident unfolded.
