Wrong-Way Crash on I-35 Injures Belton Man

Suspected drug impairment led to head-on collision in Daviess County

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:27pm

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An extreme close-up of a shattered car side mirror reflecting the flashing lights of emergency vehicles, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a wrong-way driving incident.A damaged car part reflects the chaos of a serious wrong-way collision caused by suspected drug impairment.Cameron Today

A vehicle accident in Daviess County, Missouri seriously injured a 32-year-old Belton man after a wrong-way driver collided head-on with his car on Interstate 35. The injured driver was hospitalized at Cameron Regional Medical Center, while the wrong-way driver was arrested for intoxication by drugs and detained at Daviess Dekalb Regional Jail.

Why it matters

Wrong-way driving incidents are a major public safety concern, often leading to devastating head-on collisions. Impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, is a leading cause of these types of accidents that put innocent lives at risk on the roads.

The details

According to police, the wrong-way driver was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-35 when the head-on collision occurred. The 32-year-old Belton man suffered serious injuries and was transported to Cameron Regional Medical Center for treatment. The wrong-way driver was arrested at the scene and charged with intoxication by drugs.

  • The accident occurred on I-35 in Daviess County, Missouri on April 3, 2026 around 9:00 PM.

The players

Belton Man

A 32-year-old driver who was seriously injured in the head-on collision.

Wrong-Way Driver

The driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-35 who was arrested for intoxication by drugs.

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What’s next

The wrong-way driver will face charges of intoxication and reckless driving in Daviess County Court.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the urgent need for greater public awareness and enforcement around the dangers of impaired driving, which continues to put innocent lives at risk on our roads.