Shannon Co., MO — Teen Driver Ejected, Seriously Injured in Truck Crash on US 60
Shannon County, MO (February 28, 2026) — A 17-year-old male is fighting for his life following a heavy-vehicle collision on Friday, February 27, at the intersection of US Highway 60 and Missouri Route 19. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) responded to the scene at approximately 5:47 p.m.
According to the crash report, the teenager was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and was attempting to cross the lanes of US 60. As the Silverado entered the intersection, it was struck by a 2016 Peterbilt 337. The force of the impact was severe enough to eject the 17-year-old from his vehicle.
Emergency medical personnel stabilized the young driver at the scene before he was rushed by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Hospital officials have classified his injuries as serious.
The driver of the Peterbilt was not reported to have sustained any injuries.
MSHP is currently investigating the crash.
Our thoughts remain with the injured teen as they work towards recovery.
Rights After a Truck Crash in Missouri
When a vehicle is struck by a commercial truck, the resulting injuries are often catastrophic. In Missouri, you have the right to seek compensation for your medical bills and long-term recovery costs.
In a crash involving a commercial truck, liability can be more complex than a standard car accident. If the driver of the truck may be at fault, the company that owns the truck or the entity responsible for its maintenance could also be held liable. Investigators will check the truck’s "black box" data to see if the driver was speeding or if there were mechanical failures, such as faulty brakes, that prevented the truck from stopping in time.
Because the 17-year-old was ejected and sustained serious injuries, the medical costs will likely be extensive. In Missouri, victims can seek "Economic Damages", which might cover the ambulance transport to the hospital and other medical costs. If the injuries result in a permanent disability, the law allows you to claim the estimated costs of medical care for the rest of the victim's life.
Missouri uses a "Pure Comparative Fault" rule. This is very important for an intersection accident where one driver was "attempting to cross." Even if the teenager is found to be partially at fault for the crash, he can still recover money for his injuries. For example, if a jury finds the teen was 30% at fault, but the truck driver was 70% at fault (perhaps for speeding or failing to keep a lookout), the teen can still receive 70% of the total damages. There is no "cutoff" point in Missouri to stop a victim from receiving help.
At The Dunk Law Firm, we know that recovering from a serious truck collision is a long process that requires focusing on health first. We can help you navigate the legal side while you focus on the recovery process.
Call us at 414-209-4398 to speak with our truck accident lawyers, ask questions about your situation, and learn what steps may be available to pursue accountability and justice.
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