Crash on Route 156 near Hecker

Corey Saathoff- May 10, 2018

Pictured is the crash scene on Route 156 near Hecker on Thursday. (Corey Saathoff photo)

Emergency personnel responded about 2:20 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash with injury in the area of 7447 State Route 156 just west of Hecker.

The Hecker Fire Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS responded to the crash, which involved a white Ford F-150 and a beige Buick Enclave. At least one person was transported to an area hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.

Traffic was shut down in the area as crews worked to clear the crash.

Corey Saathoff

Corey is the editor of the Republic-Times. He has worked at the newspaper since 2004, and currently resides in Columbia. He is also the principal singer-songwriter and plays guitar in St. Louis area country-rock band The Trophy Mules.