MOTHER AND DAUGHTER KILLED, THREE HURT IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

A Malden woman and her mother were killed, and three other people were injured in an accident Monday morning along Highway 25, four miles south of Malden.

Kay Anders, 57, of Malden and her mother, Grace Anders, 96, were killed in the accident, which occurred at 11:25, according to reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Also injured in the accident were Charles Youngblood, 64, of Clarkton, his wife, Debbie Youngblood, 42, and their grandson, Nicholas Youngblood, 1.

According to the patrol reports, Anders' vehicle crossed the center line while in a curve was struck broadside by a vehicle driven by Charles Youngblood.

The Youngbloods were taken to Lucy Lee Hospital in Poplar Bluff.