Eldon Woman Injured in Rear-end Collision

An Eldon woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident that occurred Tuesday in Miller County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a westbound 2004 Pontiac Grand Am, driven by 23-year-old Chynna B. Fidone of Eldon, was traveling on Route Y at Hackler Road behind a westbound 2010 GMC Sierra, driven by 21-year-old Zachary A. Thomas of Eldon, when the Sierra stopped in the roadway to make a left turn and was struck by the Pontiac shortly after 11 a.m.

Fidone suffered serious injuries, and was transported by ambulance to Capital Regional Hospital in Jefferson City. She was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, according to the report.

The GMC had moderate damage, while the Pontiac was totaled.