East Prairie man airlifted after two-vehicle crash

Two people were injured following a two-vehicle crash in Mississippi County, Missouri Saturday...
Two people were injured following a two-vehicle crash in Mississippi County, Missouri Saturday morning.(Source: KFVS/stock image)
Published: Feb. 3, 2024 at 1:46 PM CST

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Two people were injured following a two-vehicle crash in Mississippi County, Missouri Saturday morning.

According to the Mo. State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 10:55 a.m. on February 3 just 4 miles north of East Prairie.

26-year-old Lauren D. Magee was driving southbound on County Road 413 in a 2021 Kia K5 when her vehicle crossed into the path of a 2010 Nissan Altima, driven by 23-year-old Dylan A. Skelton.

Magee was taken to St. Francis Medical Center for moderate injuries. A passenger in her vehicle, 24-year-old Juquan Q. Dodd, suffered serious injuries. He had to be airlifted to St. Louis University Hospital. Skelton was uninjured.

Both vehicles were totaled.

According to MSHP, all three East Prairie residents were not wearing seat belts.