A Warsaw man, 80, was killed and a Fortuna man, 22, suffered minor injuries at 6:56 a.m. Friday, Aug 8, in a Benton County accident.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the Warsaw man was driving a 1997 Ford F-150 north on U.S. Highway 65, north of Yoder Road, when he crossed the center line and struck a southbound 2013 Kenworth truck head on.
The truck driver was treated and released on scene. The Warsaw man was not wearing a seat belt and was transported by the Benton County Coroner.
A Clinton man, 33, suffered minor injuries at 7:23 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, in a Henry County accident.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, he was driving a 2019 Dodge Charger north on Route B when he traveled off the right side of the roadway, overturned and landed in a creek.
He was wearing a seat belt, and was transported by Golden Valley Ambulance District to Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton.
Compiled by Chris Howell
