Lexington, MO (June 13, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US-24 and MO-224 in Lexington left a 69-year-old man seriously injured. The crash happened on Friday, June 12, in Lafayette County at approximately 9:00 a.m.
Crash reports said that a Chevrolet Malibu entered the westbound lanes of US-24 in front of a Freightliner Cascadia semi-truck. The semi-truck then struck the Malibu, causing major damage to both vehicles. The driver of the Malibu, a 69-year-old man from Lexington, sustained serious injuries and was transported to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
The driver of the semi-truck, a 77-year-old man, was not reported to have suffered injuries. Troopers are investigating the events that led to the fatal crash.
Our thoughts are with the injured as he recovers.
What Factors Are Commonly Reviewed in Semi vs. Passenger Vehicle Crashes?
Crashes involving large commercial trucks and passenger vehicles can result in severe impacts due to the size and weight difference between the vehicles. Investigators typically review right-of-way decisions, vehicle entry points, and traffic patterns leading up to the collision.
Attention is also given to driver visibility, reaction time, and roadway design at intersections or merge points. Physical evidence, such as vehicle damage, skid marks, and final resting positions, can help reconstruct how the crash occurred.
In cases involving serious injury, medical reports and witness statements may also provide important context. These findings help clarify the sequence of events and contributing factors in the collision.
