A Higginsville man was fatally injured in an accident Saturday evening at the intersection of Highways 13 and 6 in Gallatin.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Guy R. Stanley, 89, was the driver of a 2002 Dodge Durango that was northbound on Highway 13 and traveled through the intersection with Highway 6. The vehicle drove off the north side of the roadway and collided with trees. The vehicle traveled down a steep embankment and came to rest on its front, facing northwest. Mr. Stanley was pronounced dead at the scene by Daviess County Coroner Jason Smith.
The accident was investigated by Cpl. S.J. Cool, with assistance from Sgt. J.M. Cross, Tpr. M.S. Cline, the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department and the Gallatin Police Department.
Another accident in Daviess County over the weekend sent a Trenton woman to the hospital with moderate injuries.
According to Sgt. Cross’ accident report, Heather G. Michael of Trenton was transported by Daviess County EMS to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton after she lost control of a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado around 10:20 p.m. Saturday. The vehicle was southbound on Missouri Route 190, one-half mile north of Route V when it travelled off the east side of the roadway, overturning several times. Ms. Michael, 36, was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The truck was totaled in the mishap.
Sgt. Cross was assisted by Tpr. Cline and the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department.
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