The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1994 Pontiac driven by 64 year old Sue M. Smith of Butler, Missouri lost tread of the rear tire as the driver started to lose control. The vehicle crossed the median and traveled into the southbound lane of I-49 striking the 2017 Toyota Rav-4 driven by 83 year old Judith A. Rowe of Bella Vista, Arkansas causing both vehicles to travel off the roadway and down a embankment before coming to rest.
Judith A. Rowe along with a passenger in her vehicle 80 year old Ralph B. Rowe of Bella Vista, Arkansas both sustained moderate injures in this accident and both were transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Both vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene by Douty's Tow of Butler, Missouri.
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