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Woman and Child Seriously Injured in DeKalb County Highway Crash

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:02 AM

A 41-year-old woman and a 3-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening in DeKalb County, Missouri. According to the State Highway Patrol, the two were attempting to cross U.S. Highway 169 near Union Star when they were hit by a southbound SUV. Both victims were transported by ambulance to…

A 41-year-old woman and a 3-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening in DeKalb County, Missouri. According to the State Highway Patrol, the two were attempting to cross U.S. Highway 169 near Union Star when they were hit by a southbound SUV. Both victims were transported by ambulance to a St. Joseph hospital for treatment.

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