Jun 03, 2020

2 St. Joseph teens airlifted to hospital after being struck on the highway

Posted Jun 03, 2020 9:53 AM

BUCHANAN COUNTY —Two people were injured after being hit by a vehicle just after 10 p.m. Tuesday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Buick Enclave driven by Kristil L. Billings, 36, Dearborn, was westbound on Route MM four miles southeast of Faucett.

The vehicle struck pedestrians Dylan R. Moore, 17, and a 16-year-old boy who were walking across the westbound lane toward the eastbound lane. 

Lifeflight transported Moore to Children's Mercy. Buchanan County EMS transported the 16-year-old to Mosaic and then Lifeflight transported him to Children's Mercy.

Billings was not injured and properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.