1 injured in US 54 accident in Cole County

One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Cole County.

Missouri Highway Patrol reports show the crash occurred around 11:20 a.m. on U.S. 54, just east of Monticello Road.

Darrell Hall, 61, of Perry, struck the rear of a vehicle driven by Bruce Burkhart, 56, of Versailles. Burkhart went across the median and eastbound lanes of U.S. 54, eventually striking three mailboxes and a sign post before coming to rest.

Hall, who was wearing a seat belt, had no reported injuries. Burkhart, who was not wearing a seat belt, was treated for moderate injuries.