Two people from Hannibal were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 61, south of Palmyra, Monday evening.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the accident occurred at approximately 5:15 p.m. when a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, traveling east, failed to yield to a southbound 2014 Chevrolet Captiva.
The Captiva struck the left side of the Silverado. A 24-year-old female driver in the Captiva suffered minor injuries and was transported to Hannibal Regional Hospital.
In contrast, a 26-year-old male occupant in the Silverado sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to University Hospital by Survival Flight.
MSHP confirmed that all individuals involved were wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision.