Three seriously hurt in Pettis County accident
Three people suffered serious injuries in a three-vehicle accident at 9:19 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in a Pettis County accident.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 15-year-old from Sedalia was driving a 2022 Audi A4 westbound on Route Y, east of Van Natta Road, when he attempted to overtake a westbound 2011 BMW 328 driven by a 16-year-old male from Warrensburg in the eastbound lane on the crest of a hill.
The Audi then struck an eastbound 2003 Toyota Camry driven by a 24-year-old female from Sedalia. The Camry then spun into the roadway and was struck by the BMW.
The Audi and Camry came to rest in the roadway, while the BMW traveled off the right side of the roadway, and struck a tree.
It is unknown if any of the three were wearing a seat belt.
The 24-year-old female was transported by Life Flight Eagle Air Ambulance to University Hospital - Columbia.
The 15-year-old male was transported by the Pettis County Ambulance District to University Hospital - Columbia.
The 16-year-old male was transported by the Pettis County Ambulance District to Children’s Mercy Hospital - Kansas City.
Compiled by Joe Andrews.
