Melody Shuck, 43 of Holden, Missouri and Haley Merrigan, 20, of Kansas City Missouri were involved in a two vehicle crash April 5th, 2010 on US 50 at Missouri 131. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A, Shuck, driving a 2007 Chevy Malibu, was driving on Northbound 131 attempting to cross the eastbound lanes of US 50. In doing this, Shuck drove into the path of Merrigan, who was driving eastbound on US 50 and driving a 1999 Toyota Corolla. An investigation is continuing and charges are pending.
Shuck was taken by Johnson County EMS to Centerpoint Hospital for treatment of her injuries. Merrigan was taken by Johnson County EMS to Lee's Summit Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. The Missouri State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Johnson County Sheriffs Department.
According to the Missouri 2008 Traffic Safety Compendium published by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Statistical Analysis Center, 114 people who were injured in a Missouri crash sustained injuries from a vehicle coming from another roadway.
