Lee’s Summit state representative in serious condition after car crash

As of Tuesday evening, State Rep. Rebecca Roeber of Lee’s Summit is in serious condition after a car accident Monday in Morgan County, authorities said.

Roeber, 60, was injured in a two-car collision around noon on US-50 near Syracuse in Morgan County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report.

Roeber was driving westbound when she crossed the center line and hit a car headed eastbound. The driver, Richard Clark, 58, of Kansas City, sustained minor injuries, while Roeber’s injuries were described as serious. Both were taken by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia.

A University Hospital spokeswoman initially confirmed Roeber’s condition to be critical Tuesday morning. Her condition improved to “serious” by Tuesday evening.

Roeber, a Republican, was elected in 2014 to the Missouri House of Representatives and serves part of Jackson County, according to a biography on the House website. She taught in the Raytown School District for 17 years before becoming a state representative. She and husband have two children and one grandchild.

This story was updated to reflect Roeber’s improved condition as of Tuesday evening.

This story was originally published March 26, 2019 at 9:28 AM.