Shocking Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway D led to Injuries [Pemiscot County, MO]

Pemiscot County, MO (August 29, 2025) On Wednesday evening, a frightening single-vehicle crash on Highway D on Highway D left two men with serious injuries .

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 5:30 p.m., about three miles south of Caruthersville.

Reports say that a 55-year-old man from Ridgley, Tennessee, lost control of his southbound pickup, causing it to veer off the road and overturn.

Both the driver and his passenger, a 44-year-old man from Caruthersville, sustained serious injuries. Emergency crews airlifted them to a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, for treatment.

Troopers confirmed that both men had been wearing seat belts. The pickup was completely destroyed in the crash.

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.

Wearing a seat belt can save lives, but crashes can still cause devastating injuries. Always stay alert behind the wheel and drive at safe speeds to reduce the risk of serious accidents.

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A Personal Injury Claim Could Help

A personal injury case is critical after a car accident, especially when there is an injured party caused by another driver’s carelessness. Automobile accidents can lead to painful physical injuries, emotional distress and financial ruin. Medical expenses, lost income, and expenses for long term recovery don’t take long to add up. One option for reaching a fair resolution to these damages is a personal injury lawsuit.

Filing a court action holds the wrongdoer accountable. It also forces insurance providers to offer a reasonable settlement, rather than a low-ball offer that may not be enough to cover all of your losses. In too many instances, the insurers who shouldn’t be in the business of trying to maximize their profits often look for ways to minimize their payouts. And your rights will be protected with the personal injury claim throughout this process.

Also, in a personal injury lawsuit, you may be able to recover noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering or loss of enjoyment of life. It’s often no less important than your medical bills. In suing, you also encourage safer driving by reinforcing the accountability of reckless or negligent drivers.

If you do retain an experienced personal injury lawyer, the case is likely to proceed much more smoothly and not only will you be led through the legal process, you will likely have a better chance of a positive outcome as well.

Speak with Sweet Lawyers to learn more about personal injury claim. Call us at (800) 674-7852 or visit our website here.