Two individuals have been hospitalized following a severe crash on Highway 67 in West Alton, with both incidents occurring in the late hours and early morning. According to First Alert 4, the accident happened around 11:40 p.m. Monday just north of Highway 94. The vehicle, for reasons currently under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, veered off the southbound road and slammed into nearby trees.
Two people were inside the car at the time of the crash: an adult driver and a 16-year-old girl from Godfrey, Illinois. Both victims, despite their serious condition, were airlifted to a nearby hospital for emergency medical attention, as reported by FOX2Now. The identity of the adult driver has not been released. Following the crash, the southbound lanes of Highway 67 were closed, which caused traffic delays lasting nearly an hour.
Meanwhile, an update from Advantage News clarifies the direction of the vehicle involved in the crash. The report indicates that the vehicle was traveling in the northbound lanes before it exited the roadway and overturned in the tree line. This single-vehicle incident involved a 1997 Lincoln MK8, which authorities have since been diligently investigating to ascertain the cause of this unfortunate event.
The condition of the victims, while initially described as serious, remains a concern. The 16-year-old girl in particular suffered serious injuries, reflective of the crash's gravity. Further details about their current status and the ongoing investigation are pending release, though the Missouri Highway Patrol has been tight-lipped as they conduct their inquiries.
