Two-vehicle crash injures four outside of Jenkins Thursday
Pictured above is the Chevy Blazer involved in the Highway 39 crash on Thursday, September 19, outside of Jenkins.
September 25, 2019
Charlea Estes-Jones
Four people were injured after a crash outside of Jenkins left two SUVs totalled. The crash occurred after a Chevrolet Blazer swerved to avoid a third vehicle, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.
The 2002 Chevrolet Blazer, driven by Robert M. Utter, 41, of Shell Knob, was headed southbound on Highway 39 about one mile north of Jenkins, when he swerved to avoid another vehicle. When the Blazer reentered the roadway, it skidded across the center line and struck a second vehicle head on. The second vehicle was a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by Michael J. Boardman, 60, of Eureka Springs, Ark. The crash occurred around 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, September 19.
Utter suffered moderate injuries in the crash and was transported by a private vehicle to Mercy Hospital in Cassville. In an interview, Utter said his ankle was shattered in the crash and he underwent surgery before being released.
Utter explained he initially swerved to avoid a truck that was trying to pass on a curve at night. He also asked anyone with information about the identity of the driver or vehicle to come forward. "I'm hoping the truck that collided with me got a good description. If people were more considerate of others, accidents like this could be avoided. Someone could've died because of selfish recklessness, and the person who caused this knows who they are and should do the right and honorable thing and fess up."
The driver and two passengers in the Tahoe suffered minor injuries and were transported by Mercy Ambulance in Mercy Hospital in Springfield. The other passengers were Jennifer L. Boardman, 56, and a 16 year-old male, all of Eureka Springs, Ark.
The occupants of the Tahoe were all wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. Utter was not.
Both vehicles were totalled in the crash. The Blazer was towed by Brice's Towing, of Cassville. The Tahoe was towed by Wilson's Towing, of Washburn.
Charlea Estes-Jones
Four people were injured after a crash outside of Jenkins left two SUVs totalled. The crash occurred after a Chevrolet Blazer swerved to avoid a third vehicle, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.
The 2002 Chevrolet Blazer, driven by Robert M. Utter, 41, of Shell Knob, was headed southbound on Highway 39 about one mile north of Jenkins, when he swerved to avoid another vehicle. When the Blazer reentered the roadway, it skidded across the center line and struck a second vehicle head on. The second vehicle was a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by Michael J. Boardman, 60, of Eureka Springs, Ark. The crash occurred around 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, September 19.
Utter suffered moderate injuries in the crash and was transported by a private vehicle to Mercy Hospital in Cassville. In an interview, Utter said his ankle was shattered in the crash and he underwent surgery before being released.
Utter explained he initially swerved to avoid a truck that was trying to pass on a curve at night. He also asked anyone with information about the identity of the driver or vehicle to come forward. "I'm hoping the truck that collided with me got a good description. If people were more considerate of others, accidents like this could be avoided. Someone could've died because of selfish recklessness, and the person who caused this knows who they are and should do the right and honorable thing and fess up."
The driver and two passengers in the Tahoe suffered minor injuries and were transported by Mercy Ambulance in Mercy Hospital in Springfield. The other passengers were Jennifer L. Boardman, 56, and a 16 year-old male, all of Eureka Springs, Ark.
The occupants of the Tahoe were all wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. Utter was not.
Both vehicles were totalled in the crash. The Blazer was towed by Brice's Towing, of Cassville. The Tahoe was towed by Wilson's Towing, of Washburn.