Two Sedalia Residents Injured in Highway Crash

Accident occurred on Highway 65 in Sedalia on Friday the 13th.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Two Sedalia residents sustained moderate injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 65 in Sedalia, Missouri on Friday, February 13th. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred when a vehicle driven by a 71-year-old man entered the highway from a parking lot and struck a northbound vehicle driven by a 52-year-old man.

Why it matters

Motor vehicle accidents on highways are a major public safety concern, especially in smaller cities like Sedalia where traffic patterns and driver behavior can contribute to collisions. This incident highlights the need for improved highway safety measures and driver education to prevent similar accidents in the future.

The details

The collision was reported on northbound Highway 65, south of Elm Hills Boulevard in Sedalia at 9:36 a.m. Both drivers sustained moderate injuries and were transported to area hospitals for treatment. The Patrol reports that both drivers were wearing their seat belts at the time of the accident.

  • The accident occurred on Friday, February 13th, 2026 at 9:36 a.m.

The players

71-year-old Sedalia man

The driver who entered the highway from a parking lot and struck the other vehicle.

52-year-old Sedalia man

The driver of the northbound vehicle that was struck.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices, such as obeying traffic signals, yielding the right-of-way, and wearing seatbelts, to prevent serious accidents on highways in Sedalia and other small communities.