One individual was left in critical condition following a collision that occurred Thursday evening on U.S. 40, east of Rocheport, as confirmed by a spokesperson for the Boone County Fire Protection District.
The incident took place between Rocheport Gravel Road and North Shady Hills Lane and was reported to be one of two separate crashes that transpired in the area that same evening, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol Sergeant Kyle Green, who serves as the spokesperson for Troop F of the patrol.
Boone County Fire Protection District spokesperson Joey Rimel indicated that the highway was temporarily closed as a result of the incident but has since been reopened to traffic.
Emergency vehicles were observed blocking access to the scene by 7 p.m. By approximately 8 p.m., responders had begun to clear the area; however, at least one vehicle remained off the roadway at that time.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has assumed responsibility for investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, Rimel confirmed.
