NEOSHO, Mo. — Just before 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2022, reports of a crash at HH and US-60 alerted Newton County Central Communications.
Neosho Fire Station 2, Newton County Ambulance, Newton County Deputies responded. The Missouri State Highway Patrol were notified.
On scene we learn an eastbound tractor trailer t-boned a pickup truck entering the intersection from northbound HH.
The driver of the 2003 Dodge 1500, Everett Harrison, 77, of Granby, died at the scene.
A female passenger, Lisa Hanna, 44, of Granby, suffered serious injuries. She was rushed Priority One to a Joplin hospital by Newton County Ambulance.
“Occurred as [Dodge Pickup] pulled into the path of [Peterbilt]. Subject was pronounced on scene at 7:12 a.m. by the Newton County Deputy Coroner Jerry Deems. Next of Kin notified.”- Cpl G.H. Hendrix of Troop D
The driver of the 2018 Peterbilt, Tyler Dabbs, 33, of Columbus, Kan. was not injured.
Missouri State Highway Patrol summoned the Major Crash Investigation Unit (MCIU) to map the crash for investigation.
Comer’s Wrecker were summoned to remove the tractor trailer. Ron’s Towing removed the pickup truck.
The intersection was cleared to release all lanes and all traffic about 10:15 a.m.
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