A DeKalb resident died on Saturday night from injuries sustained in an ATV accident at Mercer Homecoming Park.
Billy Nichols, 64, was pronounced dead at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, where he was taken following the accident. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Nichols was operating an ATV during a drag race, which was unable to stop at the conclusion of the race. The front of the ATV then struck a utility pole. The ATV received moderate damage.
The accident was investigated by Sgt. Joe Rongey, who was assisted by Trooper C.D. O’Hara.
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