BUCHANAN COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just before 11a.m. Monday in Buchanan County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Mazda CXS driven by Lauren A. Welch 77, Overland Park, was southbound on Interstate 29 two miles north of Dearborn.
The SUV struck the towed unit of a MODOT Dump truck driven by Daniel E. Roe, 33, St. Joseph, who was stationary in the passing lane due to mowers up ahead. The tow truck's impact attenuator had a flashing arrow to the right indicating the passing lane was closed.
A MODOT supervisor transported Roe to Concentra Urgent Care in St. Joseph. Buchanan County EMS transported Welch to Mosaic Life Care. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.