A Clinton man died in a drowning accident on June 20 in Benton County in an area of Sky Village Rd., along the eastern Henry County and western Benton County line.
James L. Montreuil, 77, Clinton, was the victim. The body of Montreuil was transported to Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw.
Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper M.B. Hollis was requested by Benton
County law enforcement and public safety personnel to assist with
recovery operations in regards to a possible drowning in a private pond
on June 20. Trooper Hollis responded and a marine surface search ensued.
The search was suspended due to darkness and resumed in the morning hours of June 21. The body of James L. Montreuil was located at 9:33 a.m. Benton County Coroner Weston Miller pronounced Montreuil dead.
Trooper M.B. Hollis investigated the drowning accident and was assisted by Trooper T.W. Murrell.
The search was suspended due to darkness and resumed in the morning hours of June 21. The body of James L. Montreuil was located at 9:33 a.m. Benton County Coroner Weston Miller pronounced Montreuil dead.
Trooper M.B. Hollis investigated the drowning accident and was assisted by Trooper T.W. Murrell.
