A Buffalo man, 54, was killed and a Springfield man, 59, sustained minor injuries at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, in a Benton County accident.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the Buffalo man was driving a a 2004 Ford Escape driven south on U.S. 65 at Byrum Avenue when he crossed the centerline of the roadway and was struck by a northbound 2026 Freightliner Cascadia driven by the Springfield driver.
After impact the Escape ran off the left side of the roadway and came to rest in a ditch. The Cascadia ran off the side of the roadway and struck a garage and a parked 1984 Mercedes Benz 300.
The Buffalo man was not wearing a seat belt, and was transported to the Benton County Coroner's office. The Cascadia driver was wearing a seat belt, and was transported to Mercy Hospital in Springfield.
Compiled by Chris Howell
