FESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 6, 2025) — Two women were injured Saturday Oct. 4, 2025 in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway TT and R-7 School Road in Festus, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 10:10 a.m. when a westbound 2016 Buick Enclave traveled into the path of a northbound 2006 Porsche Macan, authorities said. The front of the Enclave struck the front right side of the Porsche, causing the Porsche to leave the roadway.

The driver of the Porsche, a 35-year-old woman from Festus, sustained moderate injuries and was transported by Joachim-Plattin Ambulance District to Mercy Hospital Jefferson. The driver of the Buick, a 55-year-old woman from St. Louis, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital South.

Both drivers were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. The vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene by Miner’s Towing.

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