Multi-Vehicle Crash on US 67 Led to Injury [St. Francois County, MO]

St. Francois County, MO (June 4, 2025) — A multi-vehicle crash on US 67 near Shannon Road in St. Francois County left one person injured just minutes after an earlier crash on Monday afternoon.

Around 4:30 p.m., troopers responded to the scene north of Shannon Road, where a 75-year-old Farmington man driving a 2004 Toyota 4Runner rear-ended a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu driven by a 58-year-old Bonne Terre man. The impact forced the Malibu into a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox operated by a 79-year-old St. Louis woman.

Emergency responders reported moderate injuries to the Bonne Terre driver, who was airlifted to Mercy Hospital by Air Evac 8. No other injuries were reported.

Authorities said the Toyota and Malibu were totaled, while the Equinox sustained moderate damage.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate both crashes in the area.

Let Us Be Mindful of Others on the Road

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