Head-on crash on Route 3 south of Waterloo

Pictured is the scene of Tuesday's crash on Route 3 south of Waterloo. (Kermit Constantine photo)

Pictured is the scene of Tuesday’s crash on Route 3 south of Waterloo. (Kermit Constantine photo)

Police, fire and EMS responded Tuesday at about 8:10 p.m., to a head-on crash on Route 3 south of Waterloo, about a quarter mile south of the Monroe County Electric Cooperative headquarters (6132 State Route 3).

The vehicles involved were a white Chrysler Town & Country minivan driven by Gregory Smith, 51, and a tan Chevrolet compact car driven by Joseph Allen, 16. Initial reports from the scene are that neither driver was trapped, and both were conscious and alert when first responders arrived. Injuries were believed to be minor.

Both lanes were closed for a short amount of time, but one lane was reopened to traffic by 8:40 p.m.

 

 

 

Andrea F.D. Saathoff

Andrea is a graduate of Gibault High School and the University of Missouri School of Journalism, the University of Missouri Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Education. She lives in Columbia with her husband and their twin toddler sons. When she isn't cheering on St. Louis Cardinals baseball or riding the emotional roller coaster of Mizzou Tigers football, she enjoys attending and participating in the many family events the county has to offer. email: andrea@republictimes.net
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