Head-On Crash on Missouri 139 Kills 50-Year-Old Man [Carroll County, MO]

Carroll County, MO (May 5, 2025) — A head-on crash on Missouri 139 in Carroll County on Sunday afternoon claimed the life of a 50-year-old man and left a woman with serious injuries.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 2 p.m. on Missouri 139 near County Road 220. Investigators said a man from Bosworth drove a Ford on the wrong side of the highway and collided with a Dodge driven by a 41-year-old woman from Hardin.

Emergency responders pronounced the Ford driver dead at the scene. Crews airlifted the Dodge driver to University of Missouri Hospital with serious injuries.

Authorities temporarily closed the roadway while they investigated the crash but later reopened it to traffic. Early reports about other vehicles were clarified as officials confirmed the two-vehicle collision.

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Sweet Lawyers extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who lost his life in this tragic crash. We also wish the injured victim strength and a full recovery during this difficult time.

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