Senath, MO – Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Hwy 412
Senath, MO (January 21, 2026) – A woman from Dunklin County died on Tuesday, January 20, after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 412 in Senath.
According to reports, a 2012 Toyota Scion tC was traveling westbound on Hwy 412 when it crossed the center of the roadway. The vehicle then struck a 2023 Buick Envision that was heading eastbound. The impact caused severe injuries to the driver of the Buick.
The victim, a 59-year-old woman from Cardwell, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released her name.
The driver of the Toyota, a 37-year-old man from Memphis, Tennessee, was seriously injured in the crash. A passenger in the Toyota, a 32-year-old woman from Jonesboro, also suffered injuries. Both were airlifted to a hospital in Memphis for treatment. Their current conditions have not been released.
Authorities continue to review the circumstances surrounding the crash.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the woman who lost her life.
Legal Options Families May Consider After a Fatal Car Accident in Missouri
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