ANDREW COUNTY — A St. Joseph man was killed and a Kansas woman was injured in an accident in Andrew County Thursday morning.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol Report says the crash occurred when a Chevrolet Colorado driven by the 83-year-old man tried to merge onto northbound I-29 from U.S. 71.

Upon entering the interstate, the Colorado made an abrupt left-hand turn and was struck by a Cadillac driven by the 64-year-old woman. Upon impact both vehicles traveled into the median. The Colorado overturned and came to rest on its drivers side.

The man was pronounced dead at Mosaic Hospital. The woman received treatment for moderate injuries.

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