Sedalia, MO (February 25, 2026) – One person was injured on Sunday afternoon, February 22, in a two-vehicle crash at US-50 and S Lamine Ave in Sedalia. Emergency units responded to the intersection around 1:43 p.m. after receiving reports of a collision involving a sedan and an SUV.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2025 Kia traveling westbound on US-50 entered the intersection and ran a red light. The vehicle then struck the side of a northbound Chevrolet Tahoe that was crossing through the intersection on S Lamine Ave.
The Chevrolet Tahoe sustained moderate damage, and its 48-year-old driver suffered moderate injuries. He was taken to Bothwell Regional Health Center for treatment. The 20-year-old driver of the Kia, also from Sedalia, was not reported injured.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. We are thinking of the injured person as they receive medical care.
How Red Light Crashes Lead to Serious Intersection Collisions
Crashes at intersections often occur when drivers fail to obey traffic signals. Running a red light can place a vehicle directly in the path of cross traffic, leaving little time for other drivers to react. These crashes often result in side-impact collisions.
Side-impact collisions can cause injuries because vehicle doors provide less protection than the front or rear. The force of impact may transfer directly to the occupants inside. Even at moderate speeds, injuries can occur.
Traffic signals help control vehicle movement and reduce crash risk. Paying close attention to signals and slowing down when approaching intersections can help prevent these types of collisions.
