Missouri Highways: July 4th Accidents
Published 9:09 AM Monday, July 6, 2026
HANNIBAL — Multiple traffic incidents during the Independence Day holiday resulted in injuries across northeast Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The first accident occurred in Ralls County at approximately 12:10 AM on July 5. A 2009 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound near Chestnut Lane and Mulberry Road when the driver failed to negotiate a curve, running off the road and colliding with a tree. The 22-year-old female driver from Hannibal and her 16-year-old passenger from Cairo suffered minor injuries and were not wearing seatbelts. Both were transported by Monroe City Ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital. The crash was investigated by Trooper Hummel, supported by the Ralls County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe City Fire Department.
Later that evening, at 5:45 PM, a 42-year-old man from Quincy, Illinois, crashed his 2024 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle on U.S. 24, two miles south of Palmyra. He failed to negotiate a curve, ejecting himself from the motorcycle. Wearing a helmet, he sustained serious injuries and was transported by Marion County Ambulance to Blessing Hospital. The motorcycle was towed with extensive damage. Trooper Hummel investigated, assisted by other state troopers and the Marion County Sheriff’s Department.
In Clark County, an infant was injured in a private property accident at 10:10 PM. A 21-year-old woman was driving a 2008 Honda TRX400X ATV when she struck a pedestrian holding a 10-month-old boy. The fall led to moderate injuries for the infant, who was transported to Blessing Hospital. Trooper Hurley oversaw the investigation, with help from local fire and ambulance services.
Lastly, at 10:30 PM in Monroe County, a 23-year-old Manchester woman rolled her golf cart on Monroe County Road 466, sustaining serious injuries and requiring airlift to University Hospital. A 54-year-old female passenger sustained minor injuries and refused treatment. Neither was using safety restraints. Trooper Little investigated with assistance from local agencies.