Five Receive Minor Injuries in Wreck on 71

Five people received minor injuries on a wreck on 71 one mile north of Maryville last Monday at around 4:23 pm. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2003 Ford Focus driven by Amy Goldsmith (36) of Maryville was southbound on 71 following a farm vehicle when it was struck from behind by a 1997 GMC Jimmy driven by Tarynne Poe (17) of Hopkins. Both were driven to a controlled stop on the shoulder. Goldsmith and three passengers of the Focus, Christopher Goldsmith (40), Eliana Goldsmith (6), and Ivy Goldsmith (10), all of Maryville, received minor injures. Poe also received minor injuries. All were wearing a seat belt at the time of the wreck.