One killed, three injured in Pettis County accident
A 16-year-old female from Lincoln was killed, a 17-year-old male from Sedalia was seriously injured, an 18-year-old male from Smithton suffered moderate injuries and a 19-year-old male from Windsor suffered serious injuries at 2:36 p.m. Sunday, June 1, in a Pettis County accident.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred as a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado driven east on McVey Road at a high rate of speed by the 19-year-old traveled off the left side of the roadway.
It then returned to the roadway and traveled off the right side beginning to slide. It returned to the roadway once more and traveled off the left side, overturning and striking a grove of trees. The Lincoln girl was pronounced dead by Deputy Corner Todd Ashbury and was transported to Rea Funeral Chapel. She was not wearing a seat belt. The 17-year-old was not wearing a seat belt and was transported to MU Hospital by Pettis County Ambulance District.
It is unknown if the 18-year-old was wearing a seat belt. He was transported to Bothwell Regional Medical Center by PCAD. The driver was not wearing a seat belt and was transported to MU hospital by PCAD.
Compiled by Chris Howell.
