JEFFERSON CITY — A 60-year-old Ste. Genevieve man was one of two persons who were hurt in a traffic crash on Route OO in St. Francois County Monday afternoon.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the Ste. Genevieve man and a 17-year-old Farmington youth were both taken by ambulance to Parkland Health Center in Farmington for treatment.
The patrol says the crash happened when a southbound 2004 Toyota 4Runner struck the rear of a southbound 2013 Ford Escape driven by the Ste. Genevieve man. Both drivers were buckled up.
The crash happened about 12:45 p.m. north of Westmeyer Road.
The 4Runner was a total loss while the Escape had extensive damage. The 4Runner was removed by Buckley Towing. The Escape was driven from the scene.