Franklin Co., MO (April 27, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash left three people hurt, including one with serious injuries, on Thursday, April 24, at the intersection of Route A and Four Mile Road. The collision was reported at 7:10 a.m.
A 17-year-old Washington woman was driving a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 when she turned left and failed to yield, pulling into the path of a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The driver of the Suzuki, a 53-year-old Washington woman, and the teenage driver of the Dodge both suffered minor injuries.
A 26-year-old man riding in the Suzuki was seriously hurt in the crash. He was airlifted to a hospital, while the other two were taken there by ambulance.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. Our thoughts are with all three as they recover.
What Factors Are Reviewed in Failure-to-Yield Crashes in Missouri?
Failure-to-yield crashes in Missouri often occur at rural intersections where sight lines may be limited or traffic patterns are less predictable. When a driver turns left across oncoming traffic without yielding, the resulting collision can be sudden and leave little time for the other driver to react. These types of crashes tend to produce a wide range of injury severity, depending on speed and vehicle size.
In Missouri, crash reports typically document which driver had the right of way and what traffic controls, if any, were present at the intersection. The size difference between vehicles involved can also factor into how injuries are distributed among the occupants. Passengers in smaller vehicles are often at greater risk when struck by larger trucks or SUVs.
