A two-vehicle accident on Route K resulted in moderate injuries to a woman from Amazonia on Saturday evening. The crash occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m., north of St. Joseph.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2006 Pontiac Torrent, driven by Jennifer L. Hess, 45, was northbound on Route K when a southbound 2004 Ford Explorer on County Road 379 failed to stop at a stop sign. The Ford Explorer entered the path of the Pontiac Torrent, causing the Pontiac to strike the driver’s side of the Ford Explorer.
Following the collision, the Pontiac Torrent came to rest in both the northbound and southbound lanes, facing northwest. The Ford Explorer was driven from the scene, while the Pontiac Torrent sustained extensive damage and was towed by Blue Knight Towing.
Jennifer L. Hess, who was not wearing a seat belt, sustained moderate injuries and was transported by Andrew County EMS to Mosaic Life Care of Saint Joseph.
Authorities report that the driver of the Ford Explorer fled the scene and remains unidentified. The incident is being investigated with the assistance of Trooper J. M. Harrison and the Andrew County Sheriff’s Department.
