Wednesday night crash in Columbia

Pictured is the crash scene in Columbia on Wednesday night.

Emergency personnel responded about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at South Main Street in Columbia.

The vehicles involved were a silver 2007 Ford F150 driven by a 17-year-old male from Waterloo and a black 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan driven by a 22-year-old Dravin Kennedy of St. Louis

Kennedy reported abrasions to her hand as a result of the collision, with treatment provided by EMS personnel. She declined medical transport.

Responding agencies included the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Department and Columbia EMS.

Police said the truck was turning left from southbound Route 3 onto South Main Street when it crossed into the path of the Volkswagen, which was driving north on Route 3. The truck driver had a green light, but not a green left turn arrow, police said. The 17-year-old was cited for failure to yield-turning left.

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