Morgan County, MO (May 14, 2026) – A crash involving a silver Chevrolet Trax and a horse and buggy occurred Tuesday, May 13, 2026, at approximately 5:35 p.m. on Rt C east of Gracey Creek Rd. The collision occurred as the vehicle was traveling over the crest of a hill and struck the buggy.
The Chevrolet Trax was driven westbound by a 22-year-old woman from Versailles, Missouri. The horse and buggy was also traveling westbound and was occupied by multiple people at the time of the crash. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and were later towed from the scene.
Several juveniles in the buggy sustained serious injuries, including a 0-year-old, 3-year-old, 5-year-old, and 6-year-old. A 28-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman from Versailles also suffered serious injuries. Emergency units transported multiple victims to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment, while the 22-year-old driver received care at a local urgent care facility.
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 those injured as they receive medical care.
What Factors Are Often Reviewed in Horse and Buggy Collision Cases?
After crashes involving vehicles and horse-drawn buggies, investigators typically examine road layout, visibility, and traffic patterns at the time of the incident. Hills, curves, and limited sight distance are often reviewed to determine how quickly each party could react.
The condition of the roadway and lighting can also help explain how the collision occurred. Even during daylight hours, elevation changes or obstructions may reduce visibility for drivers approaching from either direction.
Information from vehicle damage and occupant positioning is also commonly used to reconstruct events. These details help clarify impact points and movement leading up to the crash.
