Trooper Kenneth Brown is investigating a collision that occurred
on HWY 55, 6 miles north of Columbia at 9:03 PM CST on Friday, February 22nd. 
37-year-old Lisa Willis of Columbia was traveling south, operating a 2006 Chevy van,
when she rear ended a 1997 Chevy Blazer operated by 38-year-old Aimee Echols of
Columbia.

Echols was stopped in traffic waiting for a vehicle in front of her to make a turn. 
Both drivers were wearing seatbelts and were transported to Westlake Hospital in
Columbia.  Trooper Brown was assisted at the scene by Adair County EMS, Rescue and
fire.