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When a pedestrian was attempting to cross US 63 after being involved in an earlier crash, he was hit by two drivers and suffered serious injuries as a result in Boone County.

On February 6, 2012 at approximately 6:00 P.M., 63-year-old Gregg Crane from Columbia, Missouri was heading southbound on US 63 at Liberty Lane in a 1996 Buick. At said time and place, Leta Bax, age 48, from Hartsburg, Missouri was operating a 2004 Chevrolet and heading southbound. Also at this time and place, Richard McNeil, age 45, from Eldon, Missouri was walking across US 63 after being involved in an earlier crash.

The crash occurred when McNeil, the pedestrian, was crashed into first by Bax and and then Crane, who were driving south on US 63, as McNeil was attempting to cross the highway.

McNeil suffered serious injuries and was transported from the scene of the crash to University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri by Staff for Life. Crane and Bax did not suffer injuries as a result of this crash.

Bax's Chevrolet, the first car to crash into the pedestrian, received minor damage and was driven from the scene of the crash. Crane's Buick did not receive damage as a result of this crash and was driven from the scene. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts at the time of this crash.

This crash was investigated by Sergeant M. J. Broniec. This investigation was assisted by Corporal R. D. Kyle, Trooper J. A. Cluber, Ashland Police Department and Missouri Department of Transportation.

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In Pemiscot County, a pedestrian is hospitalized with serious injuries after she was struck by a moving vehicle.

On February 5, 2012 at approximately 12:22 a.m., William Watkins, age 34 and of Caruthersville, Missouri was operating a 2008 JGMC Sierra while traveling in the northbound direction on 16th and Carol Street in Caruthersville. Krissie Payne, age 40 and of Caruthersville, Missouri is a pedestrian whom was walking around Carol Street.

At that said time and place, William was traveling northbound along Carol Street when he was approaching 16th Street Avenue and struck the pedestrian, Krissie Payne. A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol states that Krissie was attempting to stop the vehicle at the time of the crash.

Krissie Payne sustained serious injuries and was taken by medical evacuation team to Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis, Tennessee where she would be treated for her critical medical conditions. William reported to be uninjured and did not seek any medical attention.

William's 2008 JGMC Sierra received minor damages from the collision and was towed by Jerry's Body Shop.

This auto-crash was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and with the assistance of trooper J. Vanmeter of troop E.

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In Greene County, a teenager is killed after he crosses the center line and collides with another vehicle head-on.

On February 4, 2012 at approximately 1:58 p.m., Carlos Lopez, age 16, and his 44 year-old passenger, Darla Goetz, were operating a 1999 Pontiac Sunfire and traveling in the southbound direction of MO 123. Jason Whisler, age 24, and his passenger, 22 year-old Sabrina Whisler, were operating a 1996 Dodge Pickup and traveling in the northbound direction of MO 123. All participants in this fatality crash are Walnut Grove residents.

At that said time and place, Carlos was traveling southbound on MO 123, a half mile north of Willard, Missouri as Jason was traveling in the northbound direction on that same road. Carlos then crossed over the center line and struck head-on with Jason Whisler's vehicle in the collision.

Carlos Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by Greene County medical examiner, David Brown. Carlos was then taken to the mortuary of Springfield, Missouri. Lopez's passenger, Darla, received serious injuries from the collision and was transported to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. The other vehicle's participants, Jason, received minor injuries and Sabrina, received moderate injuries as they were both transported to Cox South Hospital in Springfield.

Carlos' 1999 Pontiac Sunfire received total damages from the crash and the vehicle was taken by EZ Towing of Willard. Jason's Dodge Pick-up received extensive damages from the collision and was also taken by EZ Towing.

This fatality crash was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and with the assistance of Corporal D. Walters of troop D. This is troop D's 7th fatality for 2012.

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In Clinton County, a man of Lawson, Missouri is killed as he failed to stop for the stop sign and entered the roadway where another vehicle collided with his passenger side.

On January 31, 2012 at approximately 8:40 p.m., John Dolt, age 64 and of Lawson, Missouri was operating a 1995 Ford Ranger traveling in the eastbound direction of US 69. The other vehicle involved in this fatality crash is Michael King, age 54 of Lathrop, Missouri. King was operating a 2004 Kenworth and was traveling in the northbound direction of US 69.

At that said time and place, John was traveling eastbound on US 69 at route PP, 3 miles north of Lawson, when he failed to stop at the stop sign. King was traveling northbound on US 69 when John ran through the sign and approached the roadway. The front of John's vehicle was struck by the driver's side of King's vehicle. Then John's vehicle came to a rest in the southbound lane of US 69, north of the impact area. King's vehicle ran off the west side of the road and overturned, coming to a rest on its left side facing east.

John Dolt was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by coroner, Kathleen Little. John was transported by the First Call Morgue of Kansas City, to their business located in Kansas City, Kansas. Michael King reported to be uninjured and did not seek medical attention.

John's 1995 Ford Ranger sustained total damages from the collision. King's 2004 Kenworth received extensive damages and both vehicles were towed from the scene of the crash by Sam's Towing.

This fatality crash was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and with the assistance of Crash Team member, Sergeant G.Q. Billings, and the Lawson Fire and Rescue Team.

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When one driver failed to yield before pulling out from Buckner Tarsney Road in Oak Grove, Missouri, he crashed into a patrol car and caused serious injuries for himself and moderate injuries for the officer.

On February 1, 2012 at approximately 12:21 P.M., 35-year-old James Adkins from Lee's Summit, Missouri was heading westbound in a 2009 Ford Patrol Car on US Highway 50 at Buckner Tarsney Road in Oak Grove, Missouri. At said time, James Haugh, age 82, from Kansas City, Missouri was heading southbound on Buckner Tarsney Road in a 1994 Honda.

The crash occurred when Haugh failed to yield on Buckner Tarsney Road and was crashed into by Adkins on US Highway 50. Adkins was self-insured, and Haugh had American Family Insurance at the time of this crash.

Adkins suffered moderate injuries and was transported from the scene of the crash to Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, Missouri. Haugh suffered serious injuries and was transported to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts at the time of this crash.

Adkins's patrol car received extensive damage and was towed from the scene of the crash by Jackson County Tow. The estimated repair cost amounts to $10,000. Haugh's Honda received total damage and was towed from the scene of the crash by Jackson County Tow.

This investigation continues and was led and assisted by Lone Jack Police Department and Jackson County Sheriff Deputies.

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When one driver was crossing Missouri Route 116 on US Highway 69, she crashed into another driver, and both drivers suffered moderate injuries as a result in Clinton County.

On February 1, 2012 at approximately 1:12 P.M., 63-year-old Carolyn Jennings from Winston, Missouri was heading northbound on US 69 in a 2005 Chevrolet Trail Blazer. At said time and place, Gerald Snodgrass, age 70, from Lathrop, Missouri was heading westbound on Missouri 116 in a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country.

The crash occurred when Jennings was crossing Missouri 116 and crashed into Snodgrass, who braked, swerved to try to avoid the crash. Both cars spun and crashed into each other again coming to rest northwest of the intersection just off the roadway.

Jennings suffered moderate injuries and was transported from the scene of the crash by TRI County Ambulance to Liberty Hospital. Snodgrass suffered moderate injuries and was transported by TRI Ambulance to Liberty Hospital.

Jennings's Chevrolet received extensive damage and was towed from the scene of the crash by Sam's Body Glass and Auto Repair of Lathrop, Missouri. Snodgrass's Chrysler received extensive damage and was towed from the scene of the crash by Sam's Body Glass and Auto Repair.

This investigation was led by Trooper T. N. Garton and assisted by Corporal M. K. Allen, Trooper J. M. Cross, Trooper S. J. Cool and Clinton County Sheriff's Department.

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When one driver parked his/her car with three small children inside and left the scene, it crashed into a pedestrian, another car, and a house in Princeton, Missouri.

On February 1, 2012 at approximately 5:20 P.M., an unknown driver had parked his/her 1999 Ford Expedition facing east in an alley off Truax Street in Princeton, Missouri and left the scene with three small children in the back seat. Shortly thereafter at said place, 56-year-old Linda Bibby from Princeton, Missouri was walking behind the parked car.

The crash occurred when the parked car, which had been turned off, rolled backwards and crashed into the pedestrian, who fell backwards and struck her head on the gravel surface. The car then crashed into a second car, a 2004 Dodge intrepid, and a house. The car came to rest facing east against the house.

The pedestrian victim, Bibby, suffered serious injuries and was transported from the scene of the crash to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, Missouri and then transported by Lifeflight Eagle to St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. The three children were not injured as a result of this crash.

The rolling car received moderate damage and was driven from the scene of the crash. The car that was crashed into received minor damage and was driven from the scene of the crash. Both drivers had driver insurance, and their names are unknown.

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When one driver crossed over the center line, he crashed into two oncoming vehicles, suffered from serious injuries, and caused minor to moderate injuries for the victims in Franklin County.

On January 20, 2012 at approximately 11:35 A.M., 48-year-old Russell Bercer from Bourbon, Missouri was operating a 2002 Nissan Xterra and heading northbound on Missouri Route 185 south of Meramec River in Franklin County. At said time and place, Walter Cates, age 64, from Washington, Missouri was traveling southbound in a 2006 Ford Taurus. Also at said time and place, John Woodcock, age 60, from Ballwin, Missouri was heading southbound in a 2008 Dodge Ram. Woodcock had one passenger - Paula Woodcock, age 64, from Ballwin, Missouri.

The crash occurred when Mercer crossed the center line and crashed into Cates in a head-on crash. Mercer's vehicle continued on and crashed into Woodcock also in a head-on collision. All drivers and the occupant were wearing their seatbelts at the time of this crash.

The at-fault driver, Mercer, suffered serious injuries as a result and was taken from the scene of the crash to Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, Missouri by Air Evac Helicopter. Cates suffered moderate injuries and was transported from the scene of the crash by St. Clair Ambulance to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, Missouri. John Woodcock suffered moderate injuries and was transported from the scene of the crash to Missouri Baptist Hospital by North Crawford County Ambulance. Woodcock's passenger, Paula Woodcock, suffered minor injuries and was transported from the scene of the crash by North Crawford County Ambulance to Missouri Baptist Hospital.

Mercer's Xterra received total damage and was towed from the scene of the crash by Certified Towing and Auto Repair of Sullivan, Missouri. Cates's Taurus received total damage and was towed from the scene of the crash by Chuck's B & B Towing of Sullivan, Missouri. Woodcock's Dodge Ram received total damage and was towed by Chuck's B & B Towing. All drivers had driver insurance at this time.

This investigation was led by Trooper T. S. Inman.

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In Pemiscot County, a man from Kennett, Missouri was left with serious injuries after the crash collision involving two teens at the US 412, Route NN intersection, 7 miles east of Kennett late Thursday afternoon.

On January 26, 2012 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Marcus Clark, age 27 and of Kennett, Missouri was operating a 1998 Dodge traveling in the northbound direction on US 412. Driver, Bethany Wyell age 16, and her passenger, Kyle Bowling age 15, are both residents of Bragg City, Missouri. Bethany was operating a 2001 Ford traveling in the eastbound direction of US 412.

At that said time and place, Bethany was traveling eastbound on US 412 as she was approaching the Route NN intersection. Traveling northbound on US 412, Clark was approaching the Route intersection as well. Clark reached the intersection of Route NN and as he failed to yield, Clark pulled into the path of Bethany and her passenger, Kyle, and collided with her vehicle.

According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, both teens were wearing their seat belts at the time of impact. Bethany and Kyle received moderate injuries as both were taken via ambulance to Twin Rivers Hospital for medical attention. Clark Marcus sustained serious injuries from the impact of the collision. He was not reported to be wearing his seat belt. Clark was taken by via ambulance to the Twin Rivers Hospital.

Clark's 1998 Dodge received total damages from the crash collision and was towed by MacMahon's Wrecker. Bethany's 2001 Ford also received total damages as her vehicle was towed by Hendershots towing.

This auto-crash was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and with the assistance of trooper, J. Van Meter, of troop E.

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In Camden County, two drivers were moderately injured Wednesday afternoon when the two vehicles collided head-on.

On January 25, 2012 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Steve Dodson, age 18 and of Linn Creek, Missouri was operating a 2001 Chevrolet and traveling in the westbound direction of Route Y. Deborah Crose, age 51 and of Camdenton, Missouri was operating a 2011 Ford and traveling in the eastbound direction of Route Y.

At that said time and place, Dodson was traveling westbound on Route Y, a mile and a half west of Linn Creek, Missouri and Crose was traveling eastbound on that same road. Steve Dodson was traveling at a high rate of speed when he attempted to pass another vehicle in his lane. The vehicle Dodson was attempting to pass blocked his view for the oncoming drivers in the opposite direction when he crossed the center line and struck the oncoming vehicle, Deborah Crose, in a head-on collision.

Deborah Crose and Steve Dodson both reported to sustain moderate injuries from the head-on collision. Both Crose and Dodson were transported by EMS to the Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri. A report for the Missouri State Highway Patrol states that both participating individuals in the crash were wearing their seat belts.

Deborah Crose's 2011 Ford received extensive damages and was towed by Bledsoe Conoco in Camdenton, Missouri. Steve Dodson's 2001 Chevrolet received total damages from the collision and was towed by Starr Towing service in Linn Creek, Missouri.

This auto-crash was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and with the assistance of trooper, J.M. Conrad, of troop C.

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When one driver was traveling at a high rate of speed, he crashed into oncoming traffic and caused injuries for himself and his victim.

On January 25, 2012 at approximately 3:30 P.M., 18-year-old Steve Dodson from Linn Creek, Missouri was operating a 2001 Chevrolet and traveling westbound on Route Y 1.5 miles west of Linn Creek, Missouri. At said time and place, Deborah Crose, age 51, from Camdenton, Missouri was traveling eastbound in a 2011 Ford.

The crash occurred as Dodson was traveling at a high rate of speed and crossed the center line, crashing into Crose. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts at the time of this crash.

Dodson, the at-fault driver, suffered moderate injuries and was transported from the scene of the crash by EMS to Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri. Crose suffered moderate injuries and was transported from the scene of the crash by EMS to Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Dodson's vehicle received total damage and was towed from the scene of the crash by Beldsoe Conoco of Camdenton, Missouri. Crose's 2011 Ford received extensive damage and was towed from the scene of the crash by Starr Towing Service of Linn Creek, Missouri. Both drivers had driver insurance at this time.

This investigation was led by Trooper S.M. Cummings and assisted by Corporal J.E. Lowary in Camden County.

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In Polk County, a woman of Pleasant Hope is killed Tuesday afternoon when her vehicle crashed with a school bus.

On January 24, 2012 at approximately 3:55 p.m., Tracy Bauer, 45 and of Pleasant Hope, Missouri was operating a 2001 Dodge Pick-up traveling in the southbound direction of Highway H. Wilfred Hardiman, age 61 and of Buffalo, Missouri was operating a 2000 GMC school bus traveling in the westbound direction of Highway H.

At that said time and place, Bauer was traveling southbound on Highway H, one mile south of Pleasant Hope, as Wilfred was traveling westbound operating a Pleasant Hope R-6 school bus. While the school bus was involved in this crash there were no children on it. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Bauer traveled off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected, and then was skidding out of control across the roadway when she was then struck broadside by the 2000 GMC school bus.

Tracy Bauer was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by Polk County coroner, Roy Harms. Bauer was transported to Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri. The driver of the school bus, Wilfred Hardiman, sustained moderate injuries from the crash and was taken to Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Wilfred was reported to be the only participant involved that was wearing a safety device.

Tracy's 2001 Dodge Pick-up and Wilfred's 2000 GMC school bus both received total damages and were both towed by B & B Wrecker of Bolivar Missouri.

This fatality crash was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and with the assistance of Pleasant Hope Police and Fire Department, Morrisville Fire and Rescue, and troop D. This is troop D's fourth fatality crash for January and for 2012.

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When a driver slowed down for a deer in the roadway, she was crashed into from behind in a rear-end crash in Douglas County that resulted in injuries for her passengers and that of the at-fault driver's passenger.

On January 23, 2012 at approximately 7:30 P.M., 20-year-old Stephanie Griffin from Vanzant, Missouri was traveling eastbound on Missouri Highway 76 two miles west of Vanzant in a 2008 Toyota SUV. Griffin had two passengers: Jody Daugherty, age 43, from West Plains, Missouri and Frances Whanger, age 58, from Vanzant, Missouri. At said time and place, Ryan Willhite, age 15, from Mountain Grove, Missouri was heading eastbound in a 1994 Dodge Truck . Willhite had one passenger - Dalton Moore, age 16, from Mountain Grove, Missouri.

The crash occurred as Griffin was slowing for a deer in the roadway and Willhite crashed into her vehicle in a rear-end collision.

Griffin did not suffer injuries as a result of the crash. Griffin's passenger, Daugherty, suffered moderate injuries and was transported by St. John's EMS from the scene of the crash to St. John's Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. Griffin's second passenger, Whanger, suffered moderate injuries and was transported from the scene of the crash by Cox EMS to St. John's Regional Medical Center in Springfield. Willhite's passenger, Moore, suffered minor injuries and was transported by private vehicle from the scene of the crash to Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri. Daugherty was the only one to wear a seatbelt at the time of the crash of those who suffered injuries.

Griffin's Toyota SUV received moderate damage and was towed from the scene of the crash by Gentryville Garage of Gentryville, Missouri. Willhite's Dodge truck received extensive damage and was towed from the scene of the crash by Mountain Grove Towing of Mountain Grove, Missouri. Both drivers had driver insurance at this time.

According to a study on the involvement of deer in Missouri traffic crashes that was conducted in 2010 by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri had 3,420 incidents of deer-related crashes in 2010. Allegedly, one deer crash occurred every 2.6 hours in the state.

This investigation was led by Corporal B.L. Thompson of Troop G in Douglas County.

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When one driver crashed into a pedestrian, the pedestrian suffers moderate injuries and is transported by EMS from the scene of the crash.

On January 22, 2012 at approximately 6:45 P.M., 40-year-old Gregory Boyer from Jefferson City, Missouri was traveling eastbound on Business 50 west at Apache Trail in Cole County in a 2000 Chevrolet. At said time and place, Elizabeth Starkey, age 48, from Fulton, Missouri was walking in the eastbound lane.

Boyer's vehicle crashed into Starkey as she was walking. Starkey suffered moderate injuries as a result. She was transported by EMS from the scene of the crash to St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri. Boyer did not suffer injuries from this crash.

Boyer's Chevrolet received minor damage and was driven from the scene of the crash. The crash report does not mention if any citations were issued.

This investigation was led by Corporal J. E. Lowary of Troop F in Cole County.

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In St. Louis County, three Missouri residents were involved in a crash that resulted from one driver operating her vehicle improperly by swerving into other lanes of traffic.

On January 19, 2012 at approximately 1:00 p.m., Wendy Dudek, age 41 and of St. Louis, Missouri was operating a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta and traveling in the northbound direction of I-270. Gerald Brassford, age 77 and of O'Fallon, Missouri was operating a 1993 Buick Century and traveling in the northbound direction as well. The last vehicle involved in the crash was James Herbig, age 25 and of Monroe, Missouri. James was operating a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and traveling in the northbound direction of I-270.

At that said time and place, Wendy, Gerald, and James were all traveling northbound on I-270, north of Ladue, when suddenly Wendy improperly operated her vehicle by swerving into the third lane where oncoming traffic was heavy. James was traveling in that third lane when Wendy swerved into it causing him to collide into her vehicle and thus causing Wendy to collide into Gerald's vehicle. Gerald as a result of the crash struck the median.

Wendy Dudek sustained moderate injuries from this crash collision and was taken by Creve Coeur ambulance to Mercy Hospital where she would be treated for her medical condition. James received only minor injuries from the crash and was taken by Fronetnac ambulance to DePaul Hospital. Gerald reported to be uninjured and did not seek medical attention.

All participants of this crash were reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol to be wearing their seat belts.

Wendy's 2000 Volkswagen received total damages and James' 2009 Chevrolet Silverado received moderate damages from the crash, and both were towed by McNamara Standard. Gerald's 1993 Buick received extensive damages but his vehicle was able to be driven from the scene of the crash.

This auto-crash was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and with the assistance of trooper, J.A. Hillard, and corporal, M.E. Broniec, of troop C.

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