Warren Co, MO (August 10, 2025) – A crash occurred early Saturday morning at the intersection of Missouri Route 47 and Route D, involving a 2021 Chevrolet Cruze and a 2022 Nissan Altima. The incident occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m. and resulted in significant damage to both vehicles.
According to reports, the 16-year-old male driver of the Chevrolet Cruze, traveling southbound, attempted to make a left turn and failed to yield to the northbound Nissan Altima, driven by a 36-year-old female from Warrenton, MO. The front of the Chevrolet Cruze struck the left front side of the Nissan Altima, causing extensive damage to both vehicles.
The driver of the Nissan Altima sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Mercy Hospital Washington by Marthasville Ambulance. The 16-year-old male driver of the Chevrolet Cruze was uninjured but did not have a safety device in place at the time of the crash. Both vehicles were towed by Patriot Towing from the scene.
The Warren County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene, and law enforcement is investigating the cause of the crash.
Failure to Yield and Intersection Safety
This crash highlights the importance of yielding the right-of-way at intersections, particularly when making turns. In this case, the failure to yield led to a collision that caused significant damage and moderate injuries. Intersections are high-risk areas for accidents, especially when one driver misjudges the speed or proximity of oncoming traffic.
For drivers, especially younger or less experienced drivers, it is critical to exercise caution when making turns, ensuring that it is safe to do so and that the intersection is clear. Wearing a seatbelt is also crucial for reducing injury severity, as the driver of the Nissan Altima, who was wearing a seatbelt, experienced less severe injuries compared to what might have occurred without one.
For anyone involved in an intersection crash, it’s important to seek immediate medical care, even if injuries seem minor, and to properly document the scene for insurance and legal purposes.
For more information or to receive help after an accident, contact Local Accident Reports.
