The accident happened when The 2002 Ford Taurus driven by Mary J. Graham 77, of Urich Missouri was traveling East bound and Crested a hill the same time as the 2001 Dodge 1500 driven by George A. Warren 23, of Butler Missouri was traveling West bound and the vehicles collided. Both were wearing seat belts and both vehicles received extensive damage.
Graham was taken by private vehicle to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton with moderate injuries. Warren was not injured. The wreck was investigated by Bates County Sheriff and Trooper D.A. Jones and Trooper B.R. Dodson.