POPLAR BLUFF, MO (January 11, 2025) – A two-vehicle crash south of Poplar Bluff left three individuals with minor injuries on Saturday afternoon. The accident occurred around 12:10 PM on Westwood Boulevard, two miles south of Poplar Bluff.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened when a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by a 24-year-old man from Poplar Bluff, failed to yield and collided with a 2017 RAM 1500. The RAM was driven by a 40-year-old man, also from Poplar Bluff.
Both drivers and a 53-year-old passenger in the Jeep, from O’Fallon, sustained minor injuries. All were transported by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for treatment.
The Jeep sustained extensive damage and was towed from the scene by Rushins Towing, while the RAM, which sustained moderate damage, was removed by its owner.
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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.
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