Traffic Collision on Highway 5 results in Injuries [Linn County, MO]

Two Injured After Pickup Truck Leaves Highway 5 in Linn County

Linn County, MO (February 14, 2026) — Two people were injured Wednesday afternoon after a traffic collision on Highway 5 north of Purdin in Linn County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a GMC 2500 was traveling north on Highway 5 when it veered off the roadway and struck an embankment. The 54-year-old driver from Trenton suffered moderate injuries, while his passenger, a 78-year-old woman from Milan, sustained minor injuries.

Emergency crews transported both occupants to Pershing Memorial Hospital for medical care. The crash occurred in a rural area near Purdin. Authorities continue to review the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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