3-vehicle crash in Morgan County sends 2 to hospitals

Two men were taken to hospitals after a three-vehicle crash in Morgan County on Thursday.

Martin Park, 60, of Stover, was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe west at the intersection of Missouri 52 and East Stevenson Road. He failed to stop for a westbound 1980 Ford F10, driven by Eric Niepman, 63, of Versailles, who was stopped to make a turn. After being struck, Niepman's truck hit a 2013 Chevrolet Black Diamond, driven by Scott Geisinger, 22, of Gladstone.

Park was taken by ambulance to Lake Regional Hospital for serious injuries. Niepman suffered moderate injuries and was taken to St. Mary's Hospital by ambulance. Geisinger suffered minor injuries.

Park and Geisinger were wearing seat belts, and Niepman was not.

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