Johnson Co., MO (April 28, 2026) – A 50-year-old Holden woman suffered serious injuries Saturday, April 25, in a two-vehicle crash in Johnson County, Missouri.
The woman was a passenger in a 1999 Ford F-250 traveling east on SW 75 Road. The truck was driven by a 47-year-old Holden man. At around 4:40 p.m., a 2016 Kia Soul driven by a 17-year-old Holden teen attempted a U-turn in the roadway and was struck by the Ford.
The woman was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Emergency units took her to Research Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment. No information was available on the condition of the other occupants.
The incident remains under review by authorities. Our thoughts are with the injured woman as she receives medical care.
How U-Turn Crashes Happen on Rural Roads in Missouri
U-turns on rural and two-lane roads carry a higher risk than many drivers expect. On roads with limited sight lines or higher speed limits, a vehicle making a U-turn can appear in traffic too quickly for oncoming drivers to react in time. This type of maneuver is especially risky when traffic is moving at highway speeds and there is little warning before the turn begins.
Missouri roadways outside of urban areas often lack dedicated turning lanes or clear signage about where U-turns are permitted. Drivers on these roads may underestimate how much space and time is needed to complete a safe turn. Passengers in a vehicle involved in this kind of crash can suffer serious harm even when seat belts are worn.
