3-Car Crash on Highway 63 Results in Injuries [Kirksville, MO]

Kirksville, MO (November 6, 2025) — On Saturday evening, a three-vehicle crash on Highway 63 left 2 women hurt and hospitalized.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the multi-car crash happened around 7 p.m. about half a mile south of Greentop.

Reports say that a 25-year-old Greentop woman was unlawfully towing another pickup driven by a 26-year-old man when a car rear-ended the towed truck The car, driven by a 49-year-old man from Moulton, Iowa, was carrying a 45-year-old female passenger who sustained moderate injuries.

The woman driving the first truck suffered minor injuries. Both injured women were taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment. Authorities noted that both truck drivers were not wearing seat belts, while the car’s occupants were properly restrained.

Let’s Drive Safer Together

High-speed crashes can occur in the blink of an eye, but so many are preventable with small, intelligent decisions. Pay attention, don’t get distracted (say, by texting) and never drive after drinking. As ever – obey speed limits, buckle up and keep plenty of room between yourself and other vehicles. These are small enough measures to save lives — including your own.

We can all take steps to help keep our roads safe for ourselves, our families and our communities.

Always use proper towing methods and ensure all passengers are wearing seat belts. Safe driving and proper vehicle operation can prevent serious injuries on highways. If you’re hurt in a collision, seek medical care right away and contact local authorities for assistance.

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Steps to Take When You’ve Been in a Car Accident

If you get into a traffic accident, it can be a frightening situation and many people do not know what to do afterwards, which may have a big impact on your safety as well as your rights.

First, assess yourself and others for injuries. If anyone is hurt, call 911 immediately. If you can move your vehicle, do so in a safe location, and put on your hazard lights to warn other drivers. Exchange details with the other driver such as names, numbers, insurance company information, and license plate numbers. (And if there are witnesses nearby, try to get their information, too.)

Photograph the scene, damage to the vehicles and any injuries. If the damage appears to be minor, document everything anyway.

Then get medical care — even if you feel fine. Some injuries can have a delayed presentation. Lastly, reach out to a seasoned personal injury lawyer, such as the Sweet Lawyers. They’ll explain your legal rights and navigate the insurance claims process, so you can focus on what’s most important.

Those minutes after a crash are critical. Staying calm, acting swiftly and figuring out what kind of aid is available could help protect your health, your finances and your future.

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