Aug 27, 2024

Mo. man hospitalized after 3-vehicle DeKalb Co. crash

Posted Aug 27, 2024 10:00 AM

DEKALB COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 5p.m. Monday in DeKalb County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Ford Escape driven by Mary J. Runyan, 18, Stewartsville, was northbound on Route K at Route Y in Stewartsville. 

The Ford struck a southbound 2008 Subaru driven by Larry D. Melton, 82, Stewartsville, who was making a left turn on to Route K. After impact the Subaru spun and struck a westbound 2014 Dodge Ram driven by Ray D. Veale, 67, King City.

DeKalb-Clinton EMS transported Melton to Mosaic in St. Joseph. The other drivers were not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.