News – Wednesday, September 25th 2024
An accident occurred in Phelps County Sunday afternoon at 4:43 on I44 at the 174 Mile Marker. According to the Highway Patrol report an eastbound 2008 Ford Explorer, operated by 31-year-old Dustin Hardcastle of Lebanon, Missouri, failed to confirm that the passing lane was clear before merging and struck a 2019 Dodge Caravan. The Dodge was operated by 46-year-old Cecilia Adams of Robertsville, Missouri. Four juveniles in the Dodge ranging in age from 9 to 17 years old suffered moderate injuries and were transported by Phelps Health Ambulance to Phelps Health in Rolla. Adams suffered minor injuries and was also taken to Phelps Health by ambulance. The report stated that all occupants of the two vehicles were wearing safety restraints. The Ford was totaled and removed from the scene by D & D Towing. The Dodge had moderated damage and was towed by C & C Towing.
An accident occurred in Texas County Monday morning at 7:50 on Highway 63 five miles north of Houston. According to the Highway Patrol report a northbound 2022 Ford Edge, driven by 49-year-old Jeramy Lee of Bucyrus, hydroplaned causing the Ford to travel off the left side of the roadway where it overturned. Lee suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Texas County Memorial Hospital by Texas County Ambulance. The report stated that she was wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident. The Ford was totaled and removed from the scene by Jay’s Towing. The Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Texas County Sheriff’s Department and the Houston Rural Fire Department.
An accident occurred in Dent County Sunday afternoon at 5:10 on Highway 19 seven miles south of Salem. According to the Highway Patrol report a northbound 2014 Ford Fusion, driven by a 17-year-old female juvenile, swerved to avoid an animal in the roadway, traveled off the right side of the roadway and returned. The juvenile then overcorrected, traveled off the right side of the roadway again, and overturned. The driver suffered minor injuries and was transported by Salem Ambulance to Salem Memorial District Hospital. The report stated that the driver was wearing a safety restraint. The Ford was totaled and removed from the scene by American Automotive and Towing. The Highway Patrol was assisted by the Dent County Sheriff’s Office and the Dent County Fire Department.
MoDOT has announced that Route 60 in Butler, Carter, Shannon, Howell, Texas, and Wright Counties will be reduced to one lane for striping operations through September 30. The affected area extends from Route 67 in Butler County to the Wright County line. This will be a moving operation with intermittent lane restrictions.
Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) is hosting a tree planting event Saturday morning at 10:00 at Big Spring to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Missouri’s first state parks. Volunteers are invited to help plant 100 native trees in the area. The event commemorates the 1924 purchase of Big Spring, which became Missouri’s first state park and the first public recreational land in the Current River watershed. Participants should wear sturdy footwear and bring work gloves, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen. ONSR will provide shovels and planting supplies. Volunteers will receive a free one-day entrance coupon to a federal recreation site, an ONSR Volunteer t-shirt, and vintage postcards. The Ozark Riverways Foundation will provide lunch and musical entertainment. For more information, call (573) 323-4236 or visit www.nps.gov/ozar.