CALDWELL COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 10p.m. Wednesday in Caldwell County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Volvo semi driven by Bandyak Volodymr, 63, Troy, Michigan was westbound on U.S. 36 three miles east of Hamilton.
The Volvo rear-ended a 2007 Freightliner semi driven by Brian D. Fredrick, 49, St. Joseph, who was driving slowly on the shoulder attempting to merge in the driving lane. Both vehicles came to rest partially the highway.
Caldwell County EMS transported Volodymr to Liberty Hospital. Fredrick was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.