Doniphan, MO. – An 18-year-old female from Doniphan was recently injured in a vehicular crash where she attempted to avoid an animal in the roadway.
This report comes from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop E. On March 8, 2024, at 10:40 pm, 18-year-old Maria Cobb was driving northbound on Route A, 7 miles south of Doniphan, when she crashed her vehicle.
Cobb was driving a 2015 Ford Focus when an animal crossed the roadway. Cobb then swerved to avoid, which caused her to drive off the road and strike a tree.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report stated that the vehicle was totaled in the crash. Maria Cobb was wearing a safety device, and her injuries were classified as moderate. She was transported to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Tropper J C Johnson and Sergent J A Wilson investigated the incident and all information was found on the Missouri State High Patrol crash reports which can be found at https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/.
