Two Lafayette County residents were moderately injured in a two-vehicle accident in Johnson County on Saturday, October 1.

According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred when a vehicle driven by 51-year-old David Hill of Concordia, crossed the center line and collided with a vehicle driven by 45-year-old Heather Poynter of Higginsville. Hill’s vehicle ran off the roadway and came to rest facing west, while Poynter’s vehicle overturned and came to rest on the roadway.

Both individuals were transported by Johnson County EMS to Western Missouri Medical Center with moderate injuries.

The accident occurred at 4:40 p.m. on Highway 13 in Johnson County.