Franklin Co, MO (January 7, 2026) – An 82-year-old woman was injured Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle collision on US-50 just east of MO-185 in Franklin County, according to a report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 7:50 a.m. when a 2009 Chevrolet Impala, driven by the woman from Gerald, MO, struck a commercial vehicle that was backing into a parking space. The other vehicle involved was a 1997 Kenworth W900 semi-truck, operated by a 32-year-old man from Farmington, MO.
Authorities stated that the semi-truck was backing into a parking spot when the eastbound Impala failed to see the maneuver in progress. The Impala veered off the right side of the roadway and collided with the semi.
The elderly driver sustained injuries and was transported by Gerald EMS to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment. She had been wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The truck driver was uninjured and was not using a safety device, according to the report.
The Impala sustained total damage and was towed from the scene by Sturm’s Towing. The Kenworth suffered minor damage and was driven away. The incident was investigated by Tpr. P.B. Martin, with support from local emergency responders.
We send our best wishes to both individuals for a full and speedy recovery
