MERCER COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 11a.m. Saturday in Mercer County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Dodge Ram driven by Seth A. Shield, 21, Leon, Iowa, was northbound on U.S. 65 just north of Mercer.
The pickup rear-ended a 1995 Mitsubishi. Pajero driven by Jason E. Valentine, 52, Unionville, who was slowing to make a left turn.
Mercer County EMS transported Valentine to Wayne County Hospital. Shield was not injured. Valentine was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.