The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2017 Chrysler Pacifica driven by 91 year old Glenn H. Whitting of Bella Vista, Arkansas travelled off the left side of the roadway, through the median and across the southbound lanes of traffic, before coming to rest partially submerged in the river.
Mr. Whitting sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was transported by Life Flight Eagle to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.
View crash report below:
Photos courtesy of the Rich Hill Fire Department