CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (January 6, 2025) – A single-vehicle accident occurred at approximately 3:50 p.m. on I-55 northbound near the 111.6-mile marker in Cape Girardeau County, leaving two individuals with minor injuries.

According to reports, a 2013 Toyota Corolla was traveling northbound when it veered off the left side of the roadway and struck the median cable. The vehicle sustained total damage and was towed from the scene by Seyers.

The driver, a 72-year-old male from Lake Saint Louis, MO, and an 87-year-old male occupant, also from Lake Saint Louis, both sustained minor injuries. Both were wearing safety devices at the time of the crash and were transported to St. Francis Hospital by emergency medical services.

The crash is under investigation by local authorities, with additional updates pending.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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