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

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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Granby man killed in t-bone crash with tractor trailer on US-60

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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