Kahoka, MO (April 13, 2026) – Three teenagers were hurt in a morning crash reported at about 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 13, along Business 136 about one mile west of Kahoka in Clark County. A 17-year-old boy from Revere was driving a 1995 Chevrolet 1500 pickup northbound when he failed to stop at a stop sign and hit an eastbound 2012 Jeep Wrangler driven by a 16-year-old girl from Kahoka.
Both vehicles were heavily damaged in the collision. The pickup driver suffered serious injuries and was flown to the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia for treatment. The Jeep driver suffered minor injuries and went to Scotland County Hospital by private vehicle. A male teen riding in the pickup was also hurt and was taken to the same hospital by private vehicle with minor injuries.
Emergency units responded to the scene and assisted the injured. The report confirmed the 17-year-old pickup driver was not wearing a seatbelt, while both the pickup passenger and the Jeep driver were properly restrained.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and additional details may be released as they become available. Our thoughts are with those injured as they continue to recover.
Why Stop Sign Crashes Often Lead to Serious Injuries
Crashes at stop sign intersections can quickly become severe when one vehicle enters the roadway directly into the path of oncoming cross traffic. When a driver fails to stop, the impact often occurs at full speed, increasing the risk of major vehicle damage and serious injuries.
Morning crashes can be especially dangerous due to school traffic, work commutes, and reduced reaction time during busy periods on roadways. Pickup trucks and SUVs may also experience higher impact forces due to their size and height, especially in side-angle collisions.
Seatbelt use can make a major difference in these crashes. Proper restraints help reduce movement inside the vehicle and may lower the risk of more severe harm, even when both vehicles are badly damaged.
