The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a crash in Perryville involving a 2011 Dodge Caravan and a 1962 Ford tractor on October 17.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:40 a.m. on Route B north of Route E when the driver of the Dodge, a male, aged 85 of Friedheim collided into the back of the tractor, driven by a male, aged 52 of Perryville. The driver of the tractor was ejected from the vehicle before it went off the right side of the road and collided with a culvert, a unit being towed by the tractor collided with a tree off the right side of the road and became detached, colliding with a second tree before coming to a stop.
The driver of the tractor was transported to SSM Health St. Louis by helicopter where he was evaluated for serious injuries. No injuries to the driver of the Dodge were reported.
The tractor suffered minor damage, the Dodge was totaled.
