Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 32 in St. Francois County

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. (MyParkland News) — Three people were injured Thursday evening, November 5, following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 32 at Davis Crossing Road in St. Francois County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 6:20 p.m. when a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier, driven by a 16-year-old male from Bismarck, struck the rear of a 2014 Toyota Corolla driven by a 57-year-old woman from Park Hills.

Both vehicles were traveling eastbound on Highway 32. Investigators reported that the Toyota Corolla had stopped while waiting to make a left turn onto Davis Crossing Road when the Chevrolet struck it from behind.

The 16-year-old driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported by ARCH Air Medical helicopter to St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

The driver of the Toyota suffered minor injuries, along with a 70-year-old male passenger from Park Hills. Both were transported by the St. Francois County Ambulance District to Parkland Health Center in Farmington for treatment.

The Highway Patrol reported that all three individuals were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

Both vehicles sustained extensive damage and were removed from the scene by Buckley’s Towing.

The crash was investigated by Trooper Z. Crumley of Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C.