Haysam Elkott of Florida hit a stationary 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan belonging to Justin Phelps of Texas at 8:25 a.m. on Jan. 3.
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According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Elkott was driving a 2016 Volvo VLN860 southbound on I-35, about seven miles north of Pattonsburg, when he shifted off to the west where a van sat unmoving on the shoulder. The Volvo struck the rear driver’s side of the Grand Caravan, overturning it.
Phelps, a 27-year-old female, and five children, ranging from ages 0-9, were injured in the accident. Four of the children and the female were transported to Cameron Regional Medical Center. The eldest child and Phelps were transported to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, to treat the serious injuries they obtained in the crash. The eldest child was then was later transported to Children’s Mercy of Kansas City.
The Elkott remained uninjured. Both the Grand Caravan and the Volvo were totaled and towed off scene.
The accident was inspected by Tpr K. L. Ebersold and assisted by Cpl B. R. Hilliard, Cpl M. J. Miller, Tpr L. T. McDaniel, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, Daviess County Sheriff’s Department, NTA Ambulance District, and Pattonsburg Fire.