Two killed in Benton County head on accident
A Clinton woman, 44, was killed, and a Clinton man, 26, was killed at 8:45 p.m. Friday in a Benton County accident.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred as the woman was driving a 2012 Dodge Avenger south on MO 7 on the Mile Long Bridge and crossed into the path of a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe driven north by the man. The Avenger struck the Tahoe head-on, then hit the bridge and went into the water.
Neither driver was wearing a seat belt. They were pronounced dead on scene by Benton County Corner Weston Miller and transported to the County coroner's office.
Two teens hurt in Henry County accident
A 15 year old boy and a 16 year old girl from Warrensburg suffered minor injuries at 4:10 p.m. Friday in a Henry County accident.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred as a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu driven by the girl south on MO 13 stopped to turn and a 2015 GMC Sierra driven south by a 52 year old man from Montrose failed to slow, overtook and struck the vehicle in the rear.
The 15 year old occupant in the Malibu was wearing a seat belt, as was the teen boy. They were transported to Golden Valley Hospital by Golden Valley ambulance District.
Centerview woman hurt in Johnson County accident
A Centerview woman, 66, suffered minor injuries at 10:22 p.m. Friday in a Johnson County accident.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, she was driving a 2006 Ford F-150 west on Highway 50, east of NW 631 Road, when she left the roadway and struck some trees.
It is unknown if the driver was wearing a seat belt, she was transported to Western Missouri medical center in Warrensburg by Johnson County ambulance District.
Compiled by Chris Howell
