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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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Lamar teens involved in fatal crash, Missouri State Highway Patrol investigate

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BARTON COUNTY, Mo. — Just before 2 a.m. Sunday morning reports of a crash along State Route V near NE 40th alerted Barton County E-911.

A Barton County Deputy arrived first, locating the crash about 10 miles northwest of Lamar. Missouri State Highway Patrol were notified.

On scene we learn it was a single vehicle crash with three occupants, the driver, Benjamin Harrington, 18, of Lamar was killed.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol Major Crash Investigation Unit (MCIU), incl. Cpl K.R. Waters, was summoned to assist the investigation.

The two passengers were teens from Lamar. Female, 16, suffered serious injuries. She was transported AIR EVAC to Mercy Springfield.

Male, 16, suffered minor injuries and was picked up by family. He was the only occupant wearing a seat belt.

“Crash occurred as [Chevy Impala] ran off the left side of the roadway, struck a bluff and overturned.” — Tpr A.G. Torbeck of Troop D

Next of kin are notified. Barton County Coroner Sarah Rutledge pronounced the deceased at time of crash. The body was transported to Daniels Funeral Home of Lamar.

Parks Towing removed the crashed vehicle and debris. The roadway was reopened to traffic about 6 a.m.

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MFA tanker truck overturns near Golden City, Mo.

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BARTON COUNTY, Mo. — Friday morning just before 7:30 a.m. reports of an MFA truck overturned on the SW corner of State Hwy T and MO-126 alerted Barton County E-911.

Golden City Fire, Barton County Ambulance and Barton County Deputies responded. Missouri State Highway Patrol were notified.

On scene we learn from Tpr A. Torbeck it was a single vehicle crash. He noted the skid marks on MO-126, saying the MFA driver slammed on his brakes as a vehicle ran the stop sign traveling south on State Hwy T. The vehicles did not collide.

The westbound MFA truck swerved and laid over in the ditch. The vehicle that ran the stop sign, continued driving south.

The MFA driver refused medical transport to a hospital.

Schrader’s Towing were summoned to upright and remove the crashed truck.

Tpr Torbeck tells us although the outer sheet metal of the truck tank was damaged, the contents remained intact.

The crash scene was cleared and all traffic resumed about 10 a.m.

Thanks to our tipsters who let us know what was happening in Barton County. Message us on FB messenger or you can text or call our tipline. Find the number in the about section on FB.

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