Betty Porter, 69 and Lewis Porter, 74 of Salisbury, Missouri were injured when a 1998 Chevrolet S-10 driven by Grant Weimer, 20, of Salisbury, Missouri struck their 2005 Honda Accord while they were travelling on Highway 24 in Randolph County on September 21, 2009 at approximately 5:25 p.m.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B report, Weimer attempted to pass a 1996 Ford F350 driven by Patrick Schnetzler, 54 also of Salisbury, Missouri. Weimer made his pass in the face of the oncoming Porter car and struck them nearly head on. After hitting the Porter's car, Weimer's truck skidded down the road and struck Schetzler's truck.
Lewis Porter sustained moderate injuries while his wife, Betty sustained minor injuries. They were both transported by Randolph County Ambulance to Moberly Regional Medical Center in Moberly, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Randolph County Sheriff's Department and the Huntsville Fire Department.