At 10:40 p.m. Friday, Oct 31, a two-vehicle accident occurred on U.S. Highway 50 east of Old Highway 50 resulting in the entrapment of one driver.

Gerald ambulances were on other calls, so a Union ambulance crew was called. Gerald-Rosebud (GRFD) and Beaufort-Leslie fire crews also arrived on scene. The fire crews began rescue operations and quickly extricated the driver. When Union EMS arrived, they provided patient care until Arch 6, an air ambulance, arrived to transport the patient to Mercy St. Louis with serious injuries.

Tpr. H. Hoemann with Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol filed a report of the accident.

A 23-year-old man from Gerald was westbound in a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox.  A 36-year-old man, also from Gerald, was following in a 2015 Mercedes E350 when he attempted to overtake the car in front of him.  He drove on the right side of the roadway at a high rate of speed and lost control of the vehicle. The front of the Mercedes struck the rear of the Equinox.

Both drivers were using seat belts. The second driver was transported to Mercy Washington with minor injuries by private vehicle.

The Equinox had extensive damage while the Mercedes was a total loss. Both were towed from the scene.

A representative for the GRFD noted this was a good example of how critical strong mutual-aid partnerships are,