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Tractor trailer overturns on MO-76, near Longview, Mo.

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McDONALD COUNTY, Mo. – Just after 6 a.m. Monday, December 5, reports of a tractor trailer overturned on MO-76, east Longview near State Route JJ alerted McDonald County E-911.

MoDOT is controlling traffic through the crash area as the westbound lane of MO-76 is blocked for clean up and recovery. Expect periodic delays. Avoid the area if possible.

Missouri State Highway Patrol tell us on scene the driver was not injured in the crash.

The westbound tractor trailer (tanker hauler) left the roadway to the right and overturned. The hauler is fully loaded. They will remove the contents and set it upright before tow.

About 9 a.m. a vacuum truck arrived.

Ron’s Towing and Metro Towing are recovering the tractor trailer.

Watch for delays in the area.

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170 pounds of Meth located, I-44 traffic stop

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GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol release details regarding a large drug haul.

They release a few images of ‘K9 James’ who serves the Troop along with 170 pounds of Meth he recently assisted in locating.

Missouri State Highway Patrol ‘K9 James’ and 170 pounds of meth, November 2022.

Troop D says, “out of state driver stopped for a traffic violation on I-44 in Greene Co. Some packages just simply won’t be delivered this holiday season!”

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Second body recovered, weekend drowning incident at Lake of the Ozarks

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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Saturday afternoon November 26, 2022 just before 2:45 p.m. Missouri State Highway Patrol state they were requested to assist in locating two people at Lake of the Ozarks.

The individuals were last seen in the water at the .5 mile mark which is near the Bagnell Dam.

Troopers responded to the area and located one deceased male.

They continued the search for a second person but  at one point discontinuing the search until Sunday morning.

Shortly after 9:30 a.m. Sunday Troop F states, “Recovery of the second body has been made. More information about this incident will be released later today.”

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Four killed Thanksgiving night crash, I-44 at Springfield

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GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — Missouri State Highway Patrol release details regarding quadruple fatal crash along I-44 near Springfield on Thanksgiving night, November 24, 2022.

The MICU (Major Incident Crash Unit) of Troop D assisted MSgt Michael Frazier’s investigation of the three vehicle crash.

GOOGLE MAPS LOCATION OF CRASH SCENE.  

Josh Wamsley, 33, of Springfield was driving a 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 eastbound on I-44. He died later at Cox South. Passenger Danielle Dillman, 36, died at the scene.

Ryan Shultz, 40, of Fair Grove, Mo. was driving a 2011 Chevy Traverse eastbound on I-44. He was not injured.

Patrick Holloway, 44, of Republic, Mo. was driving a  2018 Ford Escape. He died at the scene. His wife, Shandrea Holloway, 44, died later at Cox South. A rear seated passenger, their 1-year-old daughter survived with moderate injuries.

“Crash occurred as [Dodge Ram] struck [Chevy Traverse] in the rear. Travelled into the westbound lanes and struck [Ford Escape] head on.” — MSgt M. Frazier

Sources tell us the one-year-old survivor was in  rear-facing car seat. Both parents were killed.

Traffic was disrupted until about 2 a.m. Friday.

Integrity Towing removed the two vehicles that struck head-on. The Chevy Traverse was driven from the scene.

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Train crashes with tractor trailer hauling 196 ft. silo tank, NTSB responding to investigate

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MONROE COUNTY, Mo. – Just before noon on Thursday, November 17, 2022 reports of a tractor trailer being struck by a freight train near Paris, Mo.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B report that no one was injured as the tractor trailer was hauling a 196ft silo tank that failed to clear the tracks as the approaching freight train slammed into it at an intersection.

“Norfolk Southern and NTSB were both contacted shortly after MSHP received the initial information of the trail derailment. Officers remain on scene no further updates to come as investigations are being conducted.” – TROOP B, 4:30 p.m.

No hazmat was involved in the collision.

GOOGLE MAPS, PARIS, MISSOURI IS LOCATED ONE HOUR NE OF COLUMBIA, MISSOURI. 

The freight train was carrying car parts, grain, & car frames.

The tractor trailer was hauling a 196ft Silo tank.

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The railroad crossing will be closed for an undetermined amount of time.

The train and approximately 5-6 box cars derailed.

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Man survives crash over embankment, rescued days later

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TANEY COUNTY, Mo. — Taney County Ambulance District Paramedics responded to reports of a single vehicle crash on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. A truck had gone over an embankment, traveling several hundred feet into a creek bed.

“The patient reported he had been in the accident several days before that was only able to get to his phone and call for help today.” — TCAD

To bring the patient up to the roadway firefighters set up a rope rescue.

The male was transported to an area hospital, an update on his condition is unknown.

Participating in the rescue and recovery of the victim: Western Taney County Fire Protection District, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Taney County Sheriffs Office and Taney County Ambulance District Paramedics.

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Pickup goes off Lone Elm curve, overturns

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JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Just after 6 p.m. Friday evening, November 4, 2022 reports of a pickup overturned near Hickory Hills along Line Elm alerted Jasper County E-911.

Jasper County Deputies, Carl Junction Fire, METS ambulance responded. Missouri State Highway Patrol were notified.

On scene we learn from MSgt Brad Crockett the pickup traveling south on Lone Elm went off road and into a yard, and flipped to its side.

The 17-year-old male driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

Rosenberg Recovery and Towing removed the pickup from the crash scene.

There was steady rain and limited visibility at the time of the crash.

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Neosho teen killed in motorcycle crash south of town

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NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — About 3 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2022 reports of a motorcycle crash on State Route AA, over I-49 alerted Newton County Central Dispatch.

Neosho Fire Dept, Newton County Deputies, Newton County Ambulance responded. Missouri State Highway Patrol and MoDOT Emergency Response were notified.  State Route AA was closed to all traffic east and west over I-49 immediately as debris was scattered along the overpass. 

On scene we learn a passenger car and motorcycle were involved. Cpl G.H. Hendrix tells us the male motorcycle operator was killed in the crash.

Darla Casteel, 70, of Bella Vista, Ark. was driving a 2015 Toyota Camry westbound on State Route AA.  She was not injured in the crash.

Driving a 2022 Kawasaki Z650 motorcycle was Dylan Cole, 19, of Neosho, Mo. He was wearing a helmet.

“Crash occurred as [Toyota] made a left turn in front of [Kawasaki]. [Kawasaki] struck [Toyota] and overturned ejecting the driver.“

– Cpl G.H. Hendrix

Troopers on scene summoned Newton County Coroner Dale Owens. Chappell Funeral Home transported the body to the Newton County Coroner’s office.

Troop D MCIU (Major Crash Investigation Unit) was summoned for investigation to the scene, arriving just before 5:30 p.m.

Ron’s Towing removed the crashed motorcycle. The passenger vehicle was driven from the scene.

The scene was released to all traffic about 6:30 p.m.

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Woman killed in t-bone crash near Carthage, Mo.

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JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Just before 11:45 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2022 reports of a two-vehicle crash at CR70 and Nutmeg Road alerted Jasper County E-911.

Carthage Fire, Jasper County Deputies and Mercy Ambulance responded. Missouri State Highway Patrol were notified. Barton County Electric were notified of a damaged utility pole.

On scene Tpr A.J. Cook tells us a southbound car on CR70 was struck by a car traveling west on Nutmeg Road. One driver died at the scene.

Tpr Cook says the neither driver were wearing seatbelts. The deceased was ejected.

Next of kin have been notified. Linda Getty, 73, of Avilla, Mo. was pronounced at the scene. She was driving a 2018 Ford Fusion.

Christian Blevins, 21, of Carthage, Mo. was driving a 2007 Chevy Impala. He suffered minor injuries and was transported by Mercy Ambulance to Mercy Joplin.

“[Ford] pulled into the path of [Chevy], after collision, [Ford] traveled off the roadway and struck a utility pole. [Ford] driver was ejected from vehicle. [Getty] was pronounced at the scene by Jasper County Dep. Coroner James Harrison at 12:07 p.m.” — Tpr A.J. Cook

Schrader’s Towing removed both vehicles from the crash scene.

Barton County Electric replaced at least one pole at the intersection that was broken in half in the crash.

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Pittsburg, Kan. woman dies in Missouri crash

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VERNON COUNTY, Mo. — Saturday evening, October 15, 2022 around 9:30 p.m. Missouri State Highway Patrol report a fatal crash occurred along MO-43, two miles north of Moundville, Mo.

The single vehicle crash involved a 2015 Ford Fusion traveling south on MO-43, driven by Torie N. Thomas , 21, of Pittsburg, Kan. She died at the scene and was sole occupant of the vehicle.

GPS COORDINATES OF CRASH LOCATION, GOOGLE STREET VIEW.

“[Ford] ran off the roadway, struck a driveway entrance and overturned.” — Tpr A. Torbeck of Troop D

TCB Towing of Nevada, Mo. removed the crashed vehicle.

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