Four people were injured in a single-vehicle crash on I-29

Four people were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 29 on May 11 around 3:30 p.m. The incident occurred near the 60.4 mile mark, about 10 miles north of Mound City.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2008 Toyota Avalon driven by Karla R. Koontz, 58, of Mound City, was traveling southbound in the left lane when the vehicle in front made a sudden braking maneuver. While attempting to avoid a collision, Koontz changed lanes, lost control of the Toyota and struck the front right fender of the guardrail on the west side. The vehicle then crossed the east side of the road and came to a stop in the southeast median.

Koontz and three passengers, including an 80-year-old man named Fern K. Hamm of Mound City and two juveniles from Branson, ages 13 and 14, suffered minor injuries. According to reports, none of the occupants except Hamm were wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

The injured were taken to Mosaik St. Joseph Hospital for treatment. The Toyota Avalon sustained significant damage and was towed from the scene by Blue Knight.

The Andrew County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene.

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