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When one vehicle attempted to pass another, the crash resulted in a fatal accident near Lamar, Missouri on US 160 in Barton County. The at-fault driver fled the scene of the crash.

On September 28, 2011 at approximately 8:55pm, 52-year-old David Bailey from Galena, Missouri was heading westbound in a 2007 Chevrolet Pick-Up on US 160 eleven miles west of Lamar, Missouri in Barton County. At the same time and place, 39-year-old Christopher Wells from Carl Junction, Missouri was operating a 2004 Ford Pick-Up heading westbound on US 160. Neither of the drivers had passengers.

The crash occurred when Bailey was passing Wells and struck the side of Wells' vehicle. Wells ran off the roadway and overturned. Bailey's vehicle struck a ditch and then Bailey fled the scene. Christopher Wells was pronounced dead by Barton County Coroner, Tucker Joustra, at the scene of the crash. The next-of-kin was notified. He was then taken from the scene of the crash to the Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar, Missouri. Neither driver was wearing his seatbelt.

Both vehicles received total damage. Bailey's Chevrolet was towed from the scene of the crash by Affordable Towing of Lamar, Missouri. Wells' Ford was towed by Abernathy Towing of Lamar, Missouri. It is unknown if either driver had insurance.

This crash was investigated by Trooper Arty Torbeck and Sergeant Bonnie Talik.

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St. Louis County crash on MO Route 141 involving four vehicles ends in fatality for one Missouri man.

On September 27, 2011 at approximately 4:23 p.m., 39 year old Brandon Cramer of Fenton, Missouri, operator of a 2009 Honda Civic; 22 year old Brittney Harrington of Fenton, Missouri, operator of a 2004 Ford Ranger; and 22 year old Aaron Becker of Florissant, Missouri operator of a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle, were all northbound on Missouri Route 141 at Gravois Bluffs Road. All three vehicles were stopped for a red electric signal. At that same time and place, 49 year old Roger Weiter of St. Louis, Missouri was operating a 1976 Dodge Diplomat RV, also traveling northbound on Missouri Route 141 behind the above listed three vehicles.

Weiter then failed to stop and the front of his RV struck the right rear of Cramer's vehicle. The front of Weiter's RV then struck the front left of Harrington's vehicle. Harrington was pushed to the right. The front of Weiter's RV then struck the rear of Becker's motorcycle. Becker was ejected to the right and struck by Weiter.

Aaron Becker was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by medical examiner Liz Dueker and was transported from the scene to the St. Louis County Morgue by Funeral Escorts Service. The at-fault driver, Roger Weiter, was taken from the scene of the crash to St. Clare Hospital by Fenton Fire Protection with minor injuries. The other two drivers involved in this crash were not injured.

The decedent's motorcycle sustained extensive damage in the crash and was towed from the scene by Miner's Towing. The at-fault vehicle also sustained extensive damages and was towed from the scene of the crash by Miner's Towing. The other two vehicles involved sustained moderate damage but were driven from the scene of the crash.

All drivers involved were wearing their safety devices at the time of the crash. All drivers possessed insurance coverage for their vehicles at the time of the crash.

This crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper A. Michels of Troop C.

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In Boone County, a Lake St. Louis woman was seriously injured over the weekend after an involvement with a 3 vehicle crash that killed a Kansas woman.

On September 25, 2011 at approximately 1:04 p.m., Nicole Buffa, 19, from Lake St. Louis was operating a 2000 Lexus traveling in the westbound direction. Audra Synder, 43, and from Topeka, Kansas was operating a 2001 Chevrolet driving in the eastbound direction. Also traveling eastbound, 21 year old, Nathan Anderson was operating a 2008 Dodge on I-70.

At that same time and place, Nicole Buffa was traveling westbound on I-70 at the 134.6 mile marker and suddenly lost control of her vehicle causing it to travel off the left side of the roadway into the median. Nicole struck the median cable and continued through the median cable into the eastbound lanes of I-70. Nicole then struck eastbound vehicle, Audra Snyder, head-on in the passing lane. Debris from the vehicles of Nicole and Audra struck the third vehicle involved in this accident, Nathan Anderson, causing him vehicle damage.

The at-fault driver, Nicole Buffa, received serious injuries from this crash and was transported by ambulance to the University Hospital in Columbia. Victim, Audra Snyder, was also transported to the University Hospital in Columbia. Nathan received no injuries. Audra Snyder was pronounced deceased at 1352 hours by Dr. Kevin Bartow at the University Hospital in Columbia.

Nicole Buffa's 2000 Lexus received total damages and was towed by Carl's Towing in Columbia, Missouri. Fatality, Audra Snyder's 2001 Chevrolet also received total damages and was towed by Carl's Towing in Columbia. The debris from both Audra and Nicole's vehicles caused minor auto damage for Nathan Anderson, he drove from the scene.

According to the Missouri State Highway Parol, Audra Snyder and Nathan Anderson were found to be wearing their seat belts, while Nicole Buffa was not.

With great sorrow from the Golden Retriever Nationals, Audra's death removed her as a contestant on the eve of this event.

This auto-crash was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper B. R. Germann #295 in Troop F, and this fatality is the 45th in Troop F for 2011.

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When one driver failed to yield at the Route J and Route W intersection, a crash resulted in moderate injuries for both drivers who were immediately transported to the hospital by an ambulance from the scene of the crash.

On September 26, 2011 at approximately 10:06 pm, 56-year-old, David Simpson from Monroe City, Missouri was operating a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado and heading northbound on Route J. At the same time and place, 66-year-old, Elizabeth Jacobs from New London, Missouri was heading eastbound on Route J in a 1996 Plymouth Voyager. Neither of the drivers had passengers.

The crash occurred when Jacobs failed to yield. Jacobs struck the side of Simpson's vehicle. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts. Simpson had Farm Bureau Insurance and Jacobs had American Family Insurance at the time of the crash.

Simpson suffered moderate injuries and was transported from the scene of the crash to Hannibal Regional Hospital by the Monroe City Ambulance. Jacobs also suffered moderate injuries and was transported to the Hannibal Regional Hospital by the Monroe City Ambulance.

Simpson's Chevrolet received total damage and was towed by JC Automotive Repair from Monroe City, Missouri. Jacobs Plymouth Voyager received total damage as well and was towed by JC Automotive Repair.

This crash was assisted by the Monroe City Ambulance, Monroe City Fire Department and the Ralls County Sheriff Department.

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In St. Francois County, a man from De Soto was killed and two others seriously injured on Saturday afternoon.

On September 24, 2011 at approximately 4:55 p.m., Jamie Becker, 35, from Cadet, Missouri was operating a 2002 Hyundai Accent and traveling in the northbound direction on Highway 67, .8 miles north of Cash Lane. Occupants of driver, Jamie Becker, are Alicia Mahan, 28, from Imperial, Missouri and Jeremy Proffer, 28, and from De Soto, Missouri.

At that said time and place, Jamie was traveling northbound in the right lane of Highway 67. Jamie changed from the right to the left lane and suddenly over steered to the right, causing the vehicle to travel off the roadway. Jamie's vehicle then struck a rock bluff and overturned.

Jeremy Proffer was pronounced fatal at 1740 hours by St. Francois County Coroner, James Copeland.

The result of this crash left the at-fault driver, Jamie Becker, with very serious injuries and was taken to Barnes St. Louis by Arch Helicopter. His occupant, Alicia Mahan, sustained very serious injuries as well, she was taken to Barnes St. Louis by air evacuation. The fatality of Jeremy Proffer was taken to Mineral Area Hospital by the St. Francois Coroner.

All participants of this auto-crash were found to not be wearing their seat belts.

Jamie Becker's 2002 Hyundai Accent received total damages from this crash and was towed by Marlers Towing.

This crash was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and assisted by Sergeant J. Ellsworth #239 in Troop C.

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In Osage County, the fatality of the at-fault driver leaves seven others in critical and serious conditions.

On September 17, 2011 at approximately 3:20 p.m., 32 year old driver, Kraig Walker from Eugene, Missouri was operating a 2004 Pontiac and traveling in the southbound direction on U.S. 63 at Route T. Walker had four other occupants with him; Matthew Evens, age 19 and from Holts Summit, Frederick Moore, age 23 and from Jefferson City, Fierce Taylor, age 21 and from Jefferson City, and finally, Christopher Welch, age 28 and also from Jefferson City, Missouri.

The at-fault driver, 42 year old Loretta Thompson from Fulton, Missouri was operating a 2004 Chevrolet and traveling in the northbound direction on U.S. 63 on Route T. Thompson had two other occupants in the vehicle with her; Billy Buccholtz, age 57 and from Steedman, Missouri and 9 year old Mariah Buccholtz from Mokane, Missouri.

At that said time and place, the crash occurred as Loretta Thompson crossed the center line and struck Kraig Walker's vehicle head-on. Walker's vehicle came to rest upon impact, and Thompson's vehicle rotated back across the center line and off the roadway. Loretta Thompson then struck a road ditch and Billy Buccholtz was ejected from the vehicle.

The fatality of Loretta Thompson was pronounced at 1600 by Osage County Coroner, Lois Jaegers.

Kraig Walker sustained serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. The other occupants of his car; Matthew, Frederick, Fierce, and Christopher received moderate injuries and were transported by ambulance to Capital Region Hospital for medical treatment. The occupants in Thompson's vehicle; Mariah and Billy Buccholtz sustained very serious injuries and were transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri due to their critical conditions. Loretta Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene and her body was taken to Morton's Funeral Home in Linn, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol states that all occupants of this auto-crash were either to be found not wearing their safety devices or to be unknown.

Both the 2004 Pontiac and the 2004 Chevrolet received total damages and were towed by Beck Motors in Freeburg, Missouri.

This auto-crash was and still is under investigation of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and by Trooper #226 B. Baker, Trooper #898 C. Wilt, Trooper #312 K. Green. Also the investigation of this crash was assisted by Sergeant #904 D. Spurgeon of Troop F. This Fatality for Troop F is the 43th of 2011.

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When a Missouri driver pulls into the path of another driver, the two vehicles collide and injuries result for the victim driver and two of his passengers.

On September 21, 2011 at approximately 11:10 am 64-year-old, Thomas Tiemann from Lufkin, Texas was operating a 2002 Dodge heading westbound on US 54 at County Road 211. At the same time and place 59-year-old, Harold Giboney from Kingdom City, Missouri was operating a 2008 Dodge and heading northbound on US 54. Tiemann had two passengers - Bettie Tiemann from Lufkin, Texas and 65-year-old Mary Tiemann also from Lufkin, Texas. Giboney did not have any passengers.

The crash occurred when Giboney pulled into the path of Tiemann, and Giboney struck the side of Tiemann's vehicle. All involved were wearing their seatbelts.

Bettie, Mary and Thomas Tiemann suffered moderate injuries and was transported from the scene of the crash to University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. The at-fault driver, Harold Giboney, suffered minor injuries and sought his own treatment.

The 2002 Dodge received total damage and was towed from the scene of the crash by Vans Garage & Towing from Kingdom City, Missouri. The 2008 Dodge received extensive damages and was also towed from the scene of the crash by Vans Garage & Towing from Kingdom City, Missouri.

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Missouri residents are injured after a driver is blinded by sunlight and strikes another vehicle.

On September 20, 2011 at approximately 7:45 a.m., 44 year old Clifford Thompson of Waynesville, Missouri was operating a 1985 Dodge Ram Charger traveling westbound on Boren Drive, about 4 miles northeast of Richland. At that said time and place, 45 year old Rebecca Proctor of Richland, Missouri was operating a 1994 Chevrolet Pick-up traveling eastbound on Boren Drive. Proctor's vehicle was occupied by herself and two minor passengers: 14 year old Kaitlin Ledbetter and 7 year old Morgan Ledbetter.

Proctor rounded a curve, was blinded by the sun and struck Thompson's vehicle head-on near the center of the roadway.

Clifford Thompson was transported from the scene of the crash to Lake Regional Hospital by Pulaski County Ambulance with moderate injuries. 14 year old passenger, Kaitlin Ledbetter, was transported from the scene of the crash by Pulaski County Ambulance to Lake Regional Hospital with minor injuries. 7 year old passenger, Morgan Ledbetter, was treated at the scene of the crash for minor injuries. The at-fault driver, Rebecca Proctor, was also transported from the scene of the crash by Pulaski County Ambulance to Lake Regional Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Thompson's vehicle received total damage in the crash and was removed from the scene by the owner. The at-fault vehicle received total damage and was also removed from the scene of the crash by owner. Both drivers possessed insurance coverage for their vehicles at the time of the crash. None of the individuals involved in this crash were wearing their safety devices.

This crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Cpl. D.M. Hedrick of Troop I.

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In St. Louis County, the at-fault driver leaves the scene of the crash and the victim with serious injury.

On September 17, 2011 at approximately 1:00 a.m., 46 year old Gloria Hurt, resident of St. Louis, Missouri was operating a 2003 Chrystler Town and County Minivan and traveling in the southbound direction on Interstate 55 and .6 miles north of Reavis Barracks.

The at-fault drivers' details are unknown due to the failure of presenting himself at the scene of the crash.

At that said time and place, both Gloria and the unknown driver were traveling southbound in the same direction on Interstate 55. Then the front of the unknown driver's vehicle struck the right rear of Gloria, causing her to spin counter clockwise and to strike the median. The front of Gloria's vehicle smashed against the concrete median wall. At that time, the unknown at-fault driver left the scene of the crash.

Gloria Hurt sustained serious injuries from the crash. She was transported to St. Anthony's Medical Center by Lemay Fire Protection District. She was then treated for medical attention due to her painful and serious injuries.

Gloria Hurt's 2003 Chrystler Minivan received total damages due to the crash. Her vehicle was towed by Miners Towing.

This auto-crash was and still is under investigation of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and by Trooper #300 C. Fieser of Troop C.

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When Susan Deering failed to stop at a stop sign, she crashed into the side of Larry Ball's vehicle . The crash resulted in minor to moderate injuries for both drivers and extensive damages to each of their vehicles.

On August 19, 2011 at approximately 7:35 am, 40-year-old, Susan Deering from Bolckow, Missouri was operating a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix and heading eastbound on US 71 at Route Y 10 miles north of St. Joseph. At the same place and time, 61-year-old, Larry Ball was heading southbound on US 71 in a 1997 Ford Taurus.

The crash occurred in Andrew County when Deering failed to stop at a stop sign and struck Ball's vehicle in the right side. Both vehicles came to rest in the median with their wheels facing south. Susan Deering was wearing her seatbelt. Larry Ball was not wearing his seatbelt.

The at-fault driver, Deering, suffered minor injuries and was transported from the scene of the crash by a private vehicle to Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, Missouri. Ball suffered moderate injuries and was transported from the scene of the crash to Heartland Regional Medical Center by Andrew County Ambulance.

Both the Pontiac and Ford Taurus received extensive damages. Deering's vehicle was towed from the scene of the crash by Scott's Repair & Auto Sales from Bolckow, Missouri. Ball's vehicle was towed from the scene of the crash by L & M Wrecker Service from Savannah, Missouri.

This investigation was assisted by Andrew County Sheriff's Department.

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Fun fact about Savannah, Missouri in Andrew County: Former resident, Thomas Creekmore McCurry who died in 1939, was the great-great grandfather of President Barack Obama.

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In Barry County, three young adults were left with moderate and serious injuries from striking a tree with their vehicle.

On September 17, 2011 at approximately 3:00 a.m., 24 year old driver, Harold Hawkins was operating a 1988 Ford Truck and was traveling eastbound on Country Road 2175 at Country Road 1160, 3 miles east of Cassville, Missouri. The two other occupants along with Hawkins are; 23 year old Charles Diediker, and 21 year old Josh Hudson. All three are residents of Cassville, Missouri.

At that said time and place, Hawkins was traveling eastbound on Country Road 1160 and suddenly slid off the left side of the roadway, causing him to hit a tree.

Hawkins and the two other occupants left the scene of the crash and were located at another location. From the second location, an ambulance transported them to St. John's Hospital.

The driver, Hawkins, received moderate injuries and refused medical treatment. Occupant, Diedkier, also received moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to St. John's Hospital. As for the second occupant, Hudson, he sustained very serious injuries and was also taken by ambulance to St. John's Hospital in Cassville, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol stated that all occupants of this crash were not wearing their safety devices.

Harold Hawkin's 1988 Ford Truck received total damages from striking into the tree. His vehicle was towed by Brice's Towing in Cassville.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Sergeant #292, Gary Horton of Troop D were and still are under investigation of this auto-crash.

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Missouri couple is injured after another vehicle fails to yield and pulls into their path.

On September 17, 2011 at approximately 5:27 p.m., 53 year old Chester Mitchell of Monett, Missouri was operating a 1996 Dodge Dakota traveling southbound on County Road 1070, about three miles north of Monett. Mitchell's vehicle was occupied by himself and wife, 57 year old Sharon Mitchell also of Monett, Missouri.

At that time and place, 38 year old Samuel Cox of Pierce City, Missouri was operating a 2009 Chevrolet traveling eastbound on an intersecting road. Cox's vehicle was occupied by himself and passengers: 34 year old Samantha Rusow, 10 year old Matthew Cox and 4 year old Jake Cox. Cox pulled his vehicle into the path of Mitchell, causing the Mitchell vehicle to strike Cox broadside.

Chester and Sharon Mitchell were transported from the scene of the crash to Cox Monett Hospital in Monett with minor and moderate injuries respectively. The at-fault driver was uninjured in the crash; however, his passengers were all transported from the scene of the crash to Cox Monett Hospital with minor and moderate injuries. All parties involved were wearing their safety devices at the time of the crash.

The Mitchell vehicle received moderate damage in the crash and was towed from the scene by West 60 Auto of Monett. The at-fault vehicle received extensive damage and was towed from the scene of the crash by Ed Jones Wrecker of Monett. Both drivers possessed insurance coverage for their vehicles at the time of the crash.

This crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper R. Creasey of Troop D.

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St. Charles County crash ends in moderate injuries for a Missouri man after being hit from behind while stopped at a red light.

On September 14, 2011, at approximately 9:10 a.m., 52 year old driver, Eric Schukar from St. Charles, Missouri was operating a Chrysler Mini Van stopped at a stop light on westbound Highway 94, East of Kisker Road. Also stopped in front of Schuker at the light was Joan Jackson-Skaggs, age 51 from Moscow Mills, Missouri, operating a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am. At the same time and place, Robert Ott, age 41 of St. Charles, Missouri, was operating a 2002 Dodge Dakota traveling westbound on Highway 94, approaching the stop light.

Ott failed to stop at the red light which caused the front of his vehicle to strike the rear of Schukar's vehicle. The collision forced Shuckar to strike the rear of the vehicle Jackson- Skaggs was operating. Schukar was the only person injured in the crash. Schukar suffered moderate injuries from the collision and was taken to Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Peters, by St. Charles County Ambulance.

Ott, the at fault driver, and Schukar's vehicles suffered moderate damages and Jackson- Skaggs's vehicle received minor damages. All three automobiles were towed from the scene of the crash by D and L towing. All drivers involved in the crash were wearing their safety devices.

The crash was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper M. Autenrieth from Troop C.

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Licking, Missouri man towing a mobile home has roadway partially blocked, leading to a serious injury crash.

On September 13, 2011 at approximately 8:05 p.m., 69 year old Thomas McCullum of Licking, Missouri was operating a 1984 Chevrolet Truck traveling northbound on Route C, about 3.2 miles north of Licking. At that said time and place, 21 year old Mickey Arvin of Licking, Missouri was operating a 1988 Ford F150 truck also traveling northbound on Route C.

At this time, Arvin was towing a mobile home behind his pickup truck and had the roadway partly blocked. Due to the blocked roadway, McCullum was unable to avoid contact with Arvin and struck the rear of the mobile home.

Thomas McCullum was transported by EMS to Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston Missouri was moderate injuries. The at-fault driver, Arvin, was not injured in the crash. Both drivers possessed insurance coverage for their vehicles at the time of the crash.

McCullum's vehicle received extensive damage in the crash and was towed from the scene by A1 Towing of Houston, Missouri. The at-fault vehicle and mobile home received no damage in the crash and was driven from the scene. Both drivers were exempt from wearing their safety devices.

This crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper D.B. Pounds of Troop G.

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In St. Charles, the head-on collision of the two vehicles on Missouri Route 94 is due to the at-fault driver's failure to signal.

On September 12, 2011 at approximately 11:50 a.m., 35 year old Eric Bacon, from St. Charles was operating a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban and was traveling in the eastbound direction. The at-fault driver, 72 year old Robert Dunlap, also from St. Charles was operating a 1995 Ford Mustang. Dunlap was traveling in the westbound direction.

At that said time and place, Dunlap was traveling east on Missouri Route 94 attempting to turn left onto Robertridge Drive. Dunlap failed to stop for a steady red electric signal as he was turning left onto the westbound traffic, which is the direction of where Eric Bacon was traveling. The front of Bacon's Suburban struck the front left side of Dunlap's Mustang causing a serious head-on collision.

From this crash, the at-fault diver Dunlap and the victim Eric Bacon, both sustained only moderate injuries. Both were taken by St. Charles County ambulance to St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles. And both, Dunlap and Bacon were wearing safety devices during this auto-crash.

Dunlap's 1995 Ford Mustang received total damages while Eric Bacon's 2003 Chevrolet Suburban suffered extensive damages. Both were towed by A-1 Towing.

This auto-crash was investigated by Trooper A. Lindgren #665 of Troop C.

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In Franklin County, a teenager was struck by an unknown vehicle that left the scene and caused her car to collide with a bluff and catch on fire.

On September 14, 2011 at approximately 8:40 p.m., 18 year old Shanae Haynes of Villa Ridge, Missouri was operating a 2002 Ford Focus on Interstate 44 at the 252.8 mile marker traveling in the eastbound direction. An unknown driver also was traveling on I-44 in the eastbound direction.

At that said time and place, the unknown driver struck the left rear of Shanae's car and continued on without stopping. The impact from the unknown driver forced her off the right side of the highway, and then smashed into a rock bluff, overturned, and then slid back onto the interstate. Shanae Hayne's car burst into flames immediately after the collision.

The unknown driver left the scene of the crash.

Shanae Haynes sustained very critical and serious injuries from the result of this crash. She was taken by air evacuation to the St. John's Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur. She received medical attention for the suffering of her serious injuries. The Missouri State Highway Patrol stated the Haynes was in fact wearing her seatbelt.

The 2002 Ford Focus received total damages due from this crash and was towed by Hydrich Brothers Towing.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's National Motor Vehicle Crash Causation Study found that driver error was the primary cause of 90 percent of major traffic crashes.

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In Scott County, only one pedestrian of the clean-up crew on Missouri Route H was injuried and a teenager of Blodgett County suffers serious injuries from the crash.

On September 12, 2011 at approximately 7:20 a.m., 19 year old Josh Kolwyck, resident of Blodgett County was operating a 2001 Chevrolet and traveling in the southbound direction on Missouri Route H, 3 miles north of Miner County.

At that same time and place, an unknown driver who was operating a 1997 International Truck was stopped and parked in the southbound direction. The unknown driver was picking up local roadway disposal. At that time, Josh smashed into the unknown driver's car at the back-end of his truck. During that time, Josh then travelled off to the north side of the roadway and struck pedestrian, Randy Shaver, 42 year old from Sikeston, Missouri. Shaver was engaged with the unknown driver in the local refuge pickup. There are no other injuries reported from this accident.

At the at-fault driver, Josh Kolwyck, sustained serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to St. Francis Medical Center for treatment. Josh was wearing a safety device. As for Randy Shaver, he only received minor injuries from the crash and was taken by a private vehicle to Missouri Delta Medical Center.

The 2001 Chevrolet received total damages and was towed in a local transfer. The unknown driver of the 1997 International Truck resulted with extensive damages from this crash and was driven from the scene. All information of the International Truck and its owner is unknown except for the owner is male.

This auto-crash was and still is under investigation of Sergeant D. M. Markham #359 in Troop E and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, drivers under 21 were involved in 9,691 personal injury accidents in 2009. A total of 14,904 people were injured in those crashes.

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When a tractor trailer failed to yield to oncoming traffic on Hwy 412 in Pemiscot County, it gets rear-ended and injuries ensue for three Missouri residents.

On September 11, 2011 at approximately 12:30pm, 51-year-old Jim Hopkin from Steele, Missouri was operating a 1995 tractor trailer heading northbound on Hwy 412 at Braggadocio Road. At the same time and place, 45-year-old Lisa Kilsing from Bragg City, Missouri was operating a 2003 Toyota Camry and was heading westbound on Hwy 412. Lisa Kisling had two passengers: 16-year-old Samuel Kisling from Bragg City, Missouri and 23-year-old Ally Cassels also from Bragg City, Missouri. Jim Hopkin did not have passengers at this time.

The crash occurred as Hopkins tractor trailer crossed Hwy 412 and failed to yield to the oncoming vehicle of Kisling. Kisling's vehicle then struck Hopkin's trailer. Lisa and Samuel were wearing their safety devices, but Ally Cassels was not.

Ally Cassels suffered serious injuries and was driven from the scene of the crash by a private vehicle to Dyersburg Regional Hospital of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Lisa Kisling suffered moderate injuries and was driven by a private vehicle to Dyersburg Regional Hospital of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Samuel Kisling suffered minor injuries and was also driven by a private vehicle to Dyersburg Regional Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Jim Hopkins did not suffer any injuries.

Hopkins tractor trailer received minor damages and was driven from the scene of the crash by the owner. Kisling's Camry was totaled and towed from the scene of the crash by Ace Wrecker & Repair of Hayti, Missouri.

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In Cape Girardeau, one man is killed and two people were injured in the two-vehicle crash.

On September 12, 2011 at approximately 11:15 a.m., 54 year old Marc Glickstein, from Cape Girardeau, Missouri was operating a 1999 Toyota Corella and traveling on Highway 25 at Delta in the southbound direction. Glicksteins vehicle was only occupied by him.

At that said time and place, 52 year old Ladon Malloy and her occupant, 53 year old Jeffery Malloy, both from Dexter, Missouri was operating a 2003 GMC Truck. Also, they were traveling on Highway 25 just north of the Delta city limit, but in the northbound direction.

According the Missouri State Highway Patrol this crash occurred when Marc Glickstein was traveling in the southbound direction on Highway 25 and lost control of his vehicle. He then overcorrected into the path of the oncoming traffic of Ladon Malloy. Malloy struck Glickstein on the right side of the vehicle.

Jeffrey and Ladon Malloy sustained moderate injuries. They both were taken by private vehicles to St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau for treatment of their injuries. Glickstein was taken by ambulance to Southeast Hospital and then was pronounced dead by the Cape Girardeau County Coroner, John Clifton. All participants of this two-vehicle crash were wearing their seatbelts.

Both Malloy and Glickstein received total damages to their cars from the crash. Glickstein's car was towed by Carnells Wrecker Service. And Malloy's car was towed by Advance Auto.

Marc Glickstein's death marks the 29th traffic fatality in Troop E of this year. This auto-crash was investigated by Sergeant B.S. Lively #908.

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Desoto, Missouri man loses control of his vehicle and overcorrects, causing him to crash into the vehicle of another Desoto, Missouri family.

On September 9, 2011 at approximately 5:36 p.m., 35 year old April Volner of Desoto, Missouri was operating a 2006 Pontiac Montana traveling eastbound on Missouri Route H, about .3 miles east of Peter Moore Lane. Volner's vehicle was occupied by herself and husband, 38 year old Keith Volner, and children, 7 year old Brandon Volner and 1 year old Christian Volner.

At that said time and place, 62 year old Michael Boehm of Desoto, Missouri was operating a 1993 Ford F150 traveling westbound on Missouri Route H. Boehm then traveled across the eastbound lane and off the left side of the roadway. Volner steered her vehicle to the left to avoid a crash with Boehm. Boehm traveled back into the westbound lane, striking the passenger side of the Volner vehicle. The Volner vehicle then traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned.

Driver, April Volner, was taken from the scene of the crash by Airflight One to Jefferson Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. Volner vehicle passengers, Keith Volner (38), Brandon Volner (7), and Christian Volner (1) were all transported from the scene of the crash by Valle Ambulance and taken to Jefferson Regional Medical Center with moderate and minor injuries. The at-fault driver, Boehm, was transported from the scene of the crash by Big River Ambulance to Jefferson Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.

The Volner vehicle received extensive damage in the crash and was towed from the scene by Shank's Towing. The at-fault vehicle received moderate damage and was also towed from the scene of the crash by Shank's Towing. Both drivers possessed insurance coverage for their vehicles at the time of the crash.

Driver and adult passenger of the Volner vehicle were not wearing their safety devices; however, both child passengers were wearing their safety devices. The at-fault driver was wearing his safety device at the time of the crash.

This crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper C. Gullett of Troop C

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Wrongful death suit is filed by the family of a Missouri man who was killed while being restrained by Kansas City Police.

On October 8, 2009 Gilbert Dixon, 60 year old of Lexington, Missouri was found by Kansas City Police without clothing and screaming in the street. At this time, Dixon was experiencing a flashback related to post-traumatic stress disorder from his military service.

Responding to this event, Kansas City Police officers restrained Dixon. After handcuffing and applying leg shackles while Dixon was face down on the ground, officers then sat Dixon up and allowed his head to slump forward with his chin on his chest.

The position in which Dixon was placed is known to cause "positional asphyxia", which occurs when someone's position prevents them from breathing adequately. Dixon was kept in this position for more than 11 minutes. Police car video shows officers attempting to check Dixon's vitals however when the ambulance arrived, paramedics were unable to find a pulse and began resuscitation efforts.

Dixon was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead two days later.

In response to his death, Dixon's family has filed a wrongful death suit in U.S. District Court in Kansas City and alleges that the responding officers used "excessive and unreasonable force" when they encountered the decedent in the street that night. The lawsuit states that doctors determined that Dixon had "severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy", a condition in which the brain is deprived of oxygen.

The wrongful death suit additionally claims that the Board of Police Commissioners was negligent in its training and supervision of the police officers involved. According to a spokeswoman, the department is aware of the suit and the legal staff is working on it, but it could not comment further.

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Two car t-bone crash on Route CC in Howell county leaves three Missouri residents injured.

On September 8, 2011 at approximately 2:00 p.m., 57 year old Ronald Clayton of Dora, Missouri was operating a 1988 Dodge Dakota traveling westbound on Route CC at county road 4730, about four miles west of West Plains. At that said time and place, 19 year old Michelle Farmer of West Plains, Missouri was operating a 2012 Isuzu Rodeo traveling eastbound on Route CC. Farmer's vehicle was occupied by herself and passenger, 20 year old Kelsey Riddle of Thayer, Missouri.

Farmer then attempted to make a left turn across the westbound lanes of Route CC onto county road 4730 and travelled into the path of the Clayton vehicle. Clayton then had no other options and struck the Farmer vehicle broadside.

Ronald Clayton was transported from the scene of the crash by South Howell to Ozark Medical Center with serious injuries. At-fault driver, Michelle Farmer, was also transported to Ozark Medical Center by South Howell after sustaining moderate injuries in the crash. Farmer's passenger, Kelsey Riddle, was taken to an unknown hospital in Springfield after suffering serious injuries in the crash.

Both vehicles sustained total damage in this crash. Clayton's vehicle was towed from the scene of the crash by Midway Towing. The at-fault vehicle was towed from the scene of the crash by Garrett's Towing. None of the individuals involved were wearing their safety devices. Ronald Clayton possessed insurance coverage for his vehicle at the time of the crash; however it is unknown whether the at-fault driver, Farmer, possessed vehicular insurance coverage at that time.

This crash was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper L.W. Sanders of Troop G.

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Miller County crash on MO 17 involving three vehicles results in injury for two Missourians.