Summaries for Year 2026
Fatal #: 318
Operator #: 3818
Accident #: 305
Station Sending: SPTC
#(1) Deceased
#(1) Injured
Date of Crash: 09/02/2026
Time: 4:40 AM
Location: US 49 S / VALLEY VIEW AGRI-SYSTEMS
City: RURAL
County: CRAIGHEAD
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICKEY BALLARD (1) | 56 | BATESVILLE | M | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL COFFEE (2) | 45 | CLARKTON, MO | M | X |
| Additional Injured |
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. FORD
2019
EB
US 49S
2. VOLVO
2025
WB
US 49S
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Initial Narrative:
V1 TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF V2. V2 STRUCK V1.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: ST BERNARDS | Body Held At: EMERSON FUNERAL HOME | |
| NOK Notified: YES | Investigating Officer: TRP BRIAN C MERRILL 533 | Agency: ASP |