Two Rock Port teens and a Tarkio man were involved in a two vehicle crash Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in Atchison County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. on U.S. Hwy. 136 approximately two miles west of Tarkio. A 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup, driven by a 16-year-old male juvenile from Rock Port, Missouri, was northbound when he lost control on ice and the Dodge Ram entered the path of a 2007 Chevy Tahoe, driven by 35-year-old Chris J. Miller of Tarkio, Missouri. Both vehicles came to rest on their wheels facing west and east on the roadway.

All occupants were wearing seat belts. A 15-year-old female from Rock Port who was a passenger in the Dodge Ram was taken by private vehicle to Community Hospital-Fairfax in Fairfax, Missouri, with minor injuries. No other injuries were reported. Both vehicles were considered total losses and were towed from the scene by Double M Towing.

The accident was investigated by Trooper J. D. Schmedding, who was assisted by Cpl. T. L. Shupe.