WEST QUINCY, Marion County, Mo., Sept. 23, 2026 — Two men were injured on Monday afternoon, September 21, in a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 24 in West Quincy. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the collision happened just after 3:45 p.m.
According to the patrol's report, a 61-year-old man from Forsyth, Illinois, was pulling out of a parking lot and attempting to turn east onto Highway 24 when his car was struck by a pickup truck. The truck's driver, a 55-year-old man from Quincy, Illinois, reportedly had the right of way at the time.
The Forsyth man suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Blessing Hospital in Quincy before being transferred to a hospital in Springfield for further treatment. The Quincy man was moderately injured and was taken to Blessing Hospital as well.
Investigators noted that both drivers were wearing seat belts. The crash remains under investigation, and no further details have been released.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
Where Failure-to-Yield Crashes Tend to Cluster
Crashes like the one in West Quincy often trace back to a specific kind of road layout: a driveway, parking lot, or side street meeting a busy highway without a signal to control the flow. Drivers pulling out must judge gaps in fast-moving traffic on their own, and a misjudged gap or a blind spot can turn into a collision in seconds.
Undivided highways carrying a mix of local and through traffic, the kind that run past businesses and residential turnoffs, see this pattern repeat. So do unsignalled intersections in rural and small-town settings, where drivers may expect less cross traffic than actually exists. Wide urban arterials produce a similar problem when multiple lanes make it hard to see a vehicle approaching in a lane other than the nearest one.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 17,008 motor-vehicle crash deaths occurred outside passenger vehicles in crashes involving passenger vehicles in 2023. That figure is a reminder that the people at risk in these collisions extend beyond just those inside the vehicles that fail to yield.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do right after a car accident?
Move to a safe spot if possible, check for injuries, and call 911. Exchange information with the other driver and, when safe, take photos of the vehicles and the scene before anything is moved.
Where do most traffic crashes like this happen?
Failure-to-yield collisions are common at unsignalled intersections and where driveways or parking lots meet a highway, especially where drivers must cross or merge into fast-moving traffic without a signal.
What injuries commonly result from these crashes?
Side-impact and T-bone style collisions, which often result from failure-to-yield situations, can cause broken bones, head and neck injuries, and internal injuries, even at moderate speeds.
What to Do After a Failure-to-Yield Crash in West Quincy, Missouri
If you're involved in a crash like this one, get checked by a medical professional even if you feel fine at the scene. Adrenaline can mask pain from injuries that show up hours or days later. File a report with law enforcement if one hasn't already been started, and keep copies of any documentation for your records. Reach out to your insurance company promptly, and give yourself time to rest and recover before making other decisions.
