Horrific 2-Vehicle Collision on Highway 65 Injures 56-Year-Old Woman

Pettis, CO (December 21, 2024) On Thursday afternoon, a 56-year-old Nelson woman was seriously hurt after a disastrous 2-vehicle collision on Highway 65.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the 2-car crash happened around 12:30 p.m. at the intersection with Route D.

Reports say that the Nelson woman sustained serious injuries in a collision involving her 2017 Dodge Caravan and a 2021 Mack Truck.

Authorities say tat the crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of northbound Highway 65 and Route D, just north of Sedalia.

Officials say that the 64-year-old male driver of the Mack Truck, hailing from Sedalia, pulled out in front of the minivan. The minivan subsequently struck the right side of the semi-truck’s trailer.

Emergency responders transported the injured woman to Fitzgibbon Hospital for treatment. Officials confirmed that both drivers were wearing seatbelts during the incident. Further details about the crash remain unavailable at this time.

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