Two Seriously Injured in Crash Outside Gravois Mills

Accident occurred on Anchorage Road east of Coffee Road

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

Two Morgan County residents were seriously injured early Sunday when their vehicle went off the road and struck a tree near Gravois Mills, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash occurred around 12:20 a.m. on Anchorage Road, with the 29-year-old male driver and 46-year-old female passenger both transported to a local hospital. The woman was wearing a seatbelt, while the driver was not.

Why it matters

Single-vehicle crashes on rural roads are a persistent public safety issue, often resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. This incident highlights the importance of seatbelt usage and safe driving practices, especially on winding country roads where hazards can emerge suddenly.

The details

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when the westbound vehicle driven by the 29-year-old man from Versailles went off the road and struck a tree on Anchorage Road, about two miles northwest of Gravois Mills. Both the driver and his 46-year-old female passenger from Gravois Mills were seriously injured and transported to a hospital in Lake Ozark.

  • The crash occurred around 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Missouri State Highway Patrol

The law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the single-vehicle crash.

29-year-old male driver

The driver of the vehicle that went off the road and struck a tree, resulting in serious injuries.

46-year-old female passenger

The passenger in the vehicle who was also seriously injured in the crash.

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What’s next

The Missouri State Highway Patrol will continue to investigate the cause of the crash and determine if any charges will be filed against the driver.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices, especially wearing seatbelts, on rural roads where single-vehicle accidents can easily occur and lead to devastating consequences.