BELLE — A St. James man was killed and an Owensville man was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 28 in Maries County on the morning of July 29, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

The crash occurred at approximately 6:40 a.m. near 33998 Highway 28, in the eastbound lane.

According to the patrol, a westbound 2020 Ford F-350, driven by an 18-year-old Owensville man, crossed the center of the roadway into the path of an eastbound 2007 Chrysler Pacifica driven by a 25-year-old St. James man. The vehicles collided head-on before both traveled off the right side of the roadway.

The St. James driver was pronounced dead at the scene by Maries County Deputy Coroner Amanda Sandbothe. He was transported by the Maries County Coroner to Birmingham Martin Funeral Home.

The 18-year-old driver of the Ford suffered moderate injuries and was transported by Maries-Osage Ambulance District to SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - Jefferson City for treatment.

Both drivers were wearing safety devices at the time of the crash, according to the report.

Both vehicles sustained total damage and were towed from the scene by Cook’s Towing.

The crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. S.W. Cunningham, assisted by Trooper B.A. Dettenwanger. The report notes the crash was Troop I’s seventh traffic fatality in July and the troop’s 20th traffic fatality of the year.