Two persons were injured Monday night when their truck struck a cow on Highway 38 east of Bendavis, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
Evert A. Leighty, 63, was traveling eastbound when the accident occurred. Leighty and a passenger, Karen M. Leighty, 63, both of Cabool, were taken with minor injuries to Texas County Memorial Hospital. Trp. Logan Elliott said both were wearing seat belts.
The 2009 Ford Ranger sustained extensive damage, Elliott said.