Summaries for Year 2023
Fatal #: 164-165
Operator #: 3707
Accident #: 148
Station Sending: SPTL
#(2) Deceased
#(1) Injured
Date of Crash: 04/18/2023
Time: 12:58 pm
Location: 15651 W STATE HIGHWAY 72
City: GRAVETTE
County: BENTON
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISTY MARTIN (1) | 48 | GRAVETTE | F | X | ||
| MINOR (1) | Unknown | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDDIE JAMES SILAS (2) | 37 | JOPLIN | M | X |
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. CHEVROLET SILVERADO
2021
EAST
W SH 72
2. KENWORTH
2023
WEST
W SH 72
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Initial Narrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON W SH 72. V2 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON W SH 72. V1 VEERED INTO THE WESTBOUND LANE AND COLLIDED HEAD ON WITH V2. UPON APPROACH OF V1 V2 APPLIED BRAKES AND SKID UNTIL ITS FINAL STOP AFTER COLLIDING WITH V1.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: | Body Held At: BENTON COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE | |
| NOK Notified: | Investigating Officer: DEPUTY COLIN M. DELANEY BC155 | Agency: BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE |