A two‑vehicle crash north of Gainesville left one man seriously injured Friday evening, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at 8:30 p.m. on Highway 181, about two miles north of Gainesville. Troopers report that a northbound 2010 Ford F‑250, driven by a 19‑year‑old Gainesville man, attempted to pass a 2008 GMC Yukon that was preparing to make a left turn.
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The Ford struck the Yukon during the passing attempt. Both vehicles ran off the roadway and collided with a utility pole.
The Yukon’s driver, a 29‑year‑old man from Gainesville suffered serious injuries. He was transported to Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
The Ford’s driver was not injured according to the report.
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