Wappapello woman injured in two-vehicle crash near Van Buren

West Plains, MO. – A Wappapello woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash near Van Buren on Tuesday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred at 11:39 a.m. on US 60, seven miles east of Van Buren.

A Chevy Malibu driven by Sahara Schaefers, age 21 of Wappapello, failed to yield while crossing US 60 and was struck by a westbound Ford F350 driven by Kenneth Lesesne, age 64 of Blue Ridge, Georgia, totaling both vehicles.

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Lesesne was not reported as being injured in the crash. Schaefers suffered serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for treatment.

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