The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 21 year old Brandon L. King of Nevada, Missouri crossed the center line of the roadway and struck the 2003 Toyota Tundra driven by 89 year old Melvin S. Swopes of Eldorado Springs, Missouri head on during heavy rain storm.
Brandon L. King along with two passengers in his vehicle 34 year old Christopher K. Despain of Nevada, Missouri and 41 year old Crystal G. King of Nevada, Missouri all sustained serious injuries in this accident and all three were transported to a Joplin area Hospitals.
Melvin S. Swopes along with one passenger in his vehicle 65 Ricky D. Swopes of Nevada, Missouri both sustained moderate injuries in this accident and both were transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Both vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene by TCB Towing and Garwood's Wrecker both of Nevada, Missouri.
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