Accident sends two Rich Hill women to hospital

Bessie M. Rich, 55, and Ronna J. Skocy, 58, both of Rich Hill escaped serious injury yesterday afternoon on 71 highway about 7 miles south of Rich Hill. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol report, around 1:40 p.m. the northbound 2003 Chevy Malibu driven by Bessie Rich was struck by a Kenworth tractor-trailer driven by Joseph E. Day, 36, of Shawnee Oklahoma as the truck changed lanes. The Malibu left the roadway and received extensive damage.

Rich and Skocy were taken to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries; the driver of the truck was not hurt.