Vernon County Accident Injures Two

July 11, 2011

Robert Caviness, 61, of Keosauqua, IA was transported to Nevada Regional Medical Center by EMS for treatment to minor injuries sustained in an accident that occurred on US- 71, 5 miles South of Nevada. The accident took place on July 10th around 9:35AM in Vernon County. Caviness was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer at the time of the accident. Also involved in the accident was Lacey Harmon, 22 of Shawnee, KS. Harmon sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin by helicopter. Harmon was the occupant of a 2007 Ford Mustang that was driven by Marcus Dibben, 30, of Shawnee, KS.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D, the accident occurred as Dibben's vehicle struck the rear of Caviness' vehicle.

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