Marshall man seriously hurt in Saline County crash

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

An 84-year-old Marshall man was seriously hurt after a crash in Saline County.

The Missouri State Highway report states the crash happened at the intersection of Highway 240 and Landmark Ave/Eastwood Street just before 9 p.m. Sunday.

Troopers said that the 84-year-old was driving a 2016 Ford Escape south when he crossed into the other lane and hit a 2012 Ford F250 head-on.

The 59-year-old driver of the truck went into a ditch while the Ford Escape stopped in the road at an angle.

The 84-year-old was flown to University Hospital with serious injuries. The other driver was not hurt.

The Escape was totaled. The truck had moderate damage.

The report states the 59-year-old was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. It is unknown if the 84-year-old was wearing a seatbelt.