Three injured in Highway 72 collision

SALEM, MO – Three people were injured in a two-car collision on Highway 72 and Route C on May 12, the Salem News reports.

A 2002 Chevrolet 2500 pickup driven by Wade Mendenhall, 50, was hit by a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica driven by 25-year-old Christopher Roach while it crossing the roadway.

Mendenhall received minor injuries and was taken to Phelps Health. Roach’s passengers, 58-year-old James Blaylock and 25-year-old Emily Roach were hospitalized as well.

Both vehicles were heavily damaged in the crash.

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