Sep 27, 2021

Missouri teen hospitalized after crash with semi's trailer

Posted Sep 27, 2021 8:00 AM

HARRISON COUNTY—A Missouri teen was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Sunday in Harrison County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Ford passenger vehicle driven by a 16-year-old girl from Ridgeway was eastbound on 239th Avenue at 250th. The driver failed to yield. A westbound 1994 International semi driven by Dylan Whitmire, 25, Eagleville, had already entered the intersection.

The Ford struck the right rear of the semi's trailer. North Harrison County Ambulance transported the teen driver to Harrison County Community Hospital. Whitmire was not injured. The teen was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.