Pemiscot, MO (September 18, 2025) – One woman was injured Wednesday morning in a rear-end collision along MO-164, approximately one mile west of Denton in Pemiscot County.
At approximately 8:50 a.m., a two-vehicle crash occurred when a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, driven by a 70-year-old woman from Steele, struck the rear of a 2001 Toyota Camry that was stopped at a traffic signal. Both vehicles were heading westbound at the time of the crash, according to Troop E officials.
Following the impact, the Mitsubishi sustained moderate damage and had to be removed from the scene by Hicks Towing. The Toyota also suffered moderate damage but was able to be driven away.
Emergency responders from Pemiscot County quickly arrived at the scene. A Life Flight crew transported the injured driver of the Mitsubishi to Region One Medical in Memphis, TN, for further care. She was reported to have suffered minor injuries and was not wearing a safety device at the time of the collision. The other driver, a 62-year-old woman from Holland, MO, was unharmed.
An investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances leading to the crash.
Our thoughts are with the woman injured in this incident, and we wish her a full recovery.
Rural Missouri Rear-End Collisions and Driver Safety
Crashes on rural highways like MO-164 may not occur as frequently as those on interstates, but they can still result in serious injuries, especially when drivers are not wearing seat belts. In this case, failure to use a safety device likely contributed to the injuries sustained by the 70-year-old driver.
Rear-end collisions remain one of the most common crash types in Missouri, and they often occur when traffic slows unexpectedly near intersections, signals, or construction zones. On rural roads, the lack of consistent traffic control devices and reduced visibility from curves or terrain can make such scenarios more dangerous.
Missouri law mandates the use of seat belts for all vehicle occupants, and statistics consistently show that proper restraint usage dramatically reduces injury severity in crashes. Unfortunately, the consequences of not wearing a seat belt—especially for older drivers—can be significant, even in minor collisions.
Drivers are urged to remain attentive and reduce speed when approaching intersections or stopped traffic, particularly on roads without divided lanes or ample shoulder space. Following too closely, distracted driving, and delayed reaction times are among the leading causes of rear-end crashes across the state.
Anyone injured in a rural collision involving unsafe driving or lack of safety precautions has the right to explore compensation options for medical costs, transport expenses, and related losses.
For more information or to receive help after an accident, contact Local Accident Reports.
