Two-car collision leaves both drivers injured

Southast Missourian

A car crash Monday night in Cape Girardeau required extrication of a driver, said the Cape Girardeau Fire Department. The crash occurred at about 8:14 p.m. when a truck ran a red light traveling southbound where Kingshighway intersects Mount Auburn Road and Lexington Avenue, hitting the front driver-side door of a car head on. Cape Girardeau firefighters had to remove the driver of the car that was hit in the door, who the fire department said received serious injuries. Both drivers were transported from the scene to be treated for injuries.