A woman is in critical condition after her vehicle caught fire in a crash on a rural Missouri highway. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that Rachel L. Franklin, 43, was driving a 2010 Chevrolet HHR when it drifted across the centerline and collided with a 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 driven by Eldo E. Eaglen, 27. Franklin was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City with life-threatening injuries. Eaglen escaped the crash unharmed as he was wearing his seatbelt. The collision occurred at Highway 65 and Route E, about 6 miles southeast of Princeton. The pickup truck veered off the road but stopped, while the HHR spun and caught fire. The incident took place on Friday, July 19, at approximately 3:55 p.m. No further details have been released about the crash. Troopers are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident. The community is asked to keep the individuals involved in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. This news is a reminder of the importance of wearing seatbelts and staying alert while driving to prevent such tragic accidents.
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Driver airlifted to hospital in Kansas City after vehicle erupts in flames on Missouri highway
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