A 48-year-old Rushville man is now in fair condition at Heartland after weekend surgery for injuries sustained in a head on collision with a country vehicle near Rushville Friday night.

Authorities say a Buchanan County vehicle driven by Mark Donaldson of St Joe crossed the center line on a curve on old US-59 highway and clipped a Chevy Malibu driven by Richard Faris.

Both drivers were taken to Heartland Regional Medical Center for treatment. Although the Missouri State Highway Patrol report says both drivers suffered minor injuries, Faris required surgery for broken bones in his chest and hip. A spokeswoman for Heartland says he is now in fair condition.