82-year-old woman injured after Lexus hits tree in Perry County

PERRYVILLE, MO – An 82-year-old Perryville woman was injured after her 2008 Lexus LS460 hit a tree on Thursday morning.

Police report Rhonda L. Buchheit was traveling south on Perry County Road 532 at My Lane when she traveled off the right side of the road and hit a tree around 11:10 a.m.

Buccheit was transported to St. Francois Medical Center for moderate injuries. She was wearing a seat belt.

It is unclear why Buccheit traveled off the road.

The Lexus was totaled.

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