Savannah Resident Seriously Injured in Monday Afternoon Crash

A Savannah woman was seriously injured in an Andrew County accident Monday afternoon.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that 78-year old Nancy Rockwood was northbound on Business 71, 2 miles south of Savannah when her vehicle travelled off the roadway. It then crossed a private road and struck a tree, coming to rest against the tree.

Rockwood was taken to Mosaic with serious injuries. A passenger, 82-year old Connie George was taken to Mosaic with moderate injuries.

The accident took place around 3:15 Monday afternoon.