Barry County, MO (June 12, 2025) – A two-vehicle crash in Barry County Wednesday evening left one woman injured and both vehicles severely damaged along Missouri Route 39.

According to reports, the collision occurred around 6:00 p.m. on June 11, approximately two miles south of Shell Knob. The Missouri State Highway Patrol stated that a 2023 GMC Yukon was stopped in the roadway while waiting to make a left turn when a northbound 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer crashed into the back of the vehicle.

The driver of the Trailblazer, a 36-year-old woman from Shell Knob, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Mercy Hospital in Springfield for treatment. She had been wearing a seat belt. The driver of the Yukon, a 38-year-old man from Berryville, Arkansas, was not reported injured. Both vehicles required towing from the scene due to the extent of damage.

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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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