Dec 08, 2023

One injured after Buchanan Co. rear-end crash

Posted Dec 08, 2023 11:00 AM

BUCHANAN COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 6p.m. Thursday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2023 International semi driven by Earl A. Fredrick, 60, Poinsett, Arkansas, was southbound on Interstate 29 just north of Route DD.

The semi was following a 2016 Volvo driven by Eddy A. Coto Sierra, 30, Miami, Florida, too closely. The semi rear-ended the Volvo.

Buchanan County EMS transported Fredrick to Mosaic Life Care. Coto-Sierra was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.