From the city of Rich Hill

MSHP: Nine Fatalities Over 2018 Thanksgiving Holiday

November 26, 2018
Emphasis: Nine Fatalities Over 2018 Thanksgiving Holiday 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports nine people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 25, 2018. The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated the following:

2018 Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Statistics

Crashes ─ 587
Injuries ─ 108
Fatalities ─ 9
DWI ─ 86
Drug Arrests ─ 67

[During the 2017 Thanksgiving holiday counting period, troopers investigated 400 traffic crashes, which included 116 injuries. Statewide, 17 people died and 555 people were injured in 1,364 traffic crashes over last year’s Thanksgiving holiday. Troopers arrested 127 people for driving while intoxicated and made 117 drug arrests during the 2017 Thanksgiving holiday counting period.] 

Of the nine traffic crash fatalities troopers investigated, one fatality occurred in each of the following areas: Troop A, Lee’s Summit area, Troop D, Springfield area; Troop F, Jefferson City area, Troop G, Willow Springs area, and Troop H, St. Joseph area. Four fatalities occurred in the Troop C, Weldon Spring area.

Three people died in fatal traffic crashes on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Jessica M. Kremer, 33, of Pacific, MO, died when an oncoming vehicle crossed into her lane, striking the front of the vehicle she was driving. The crash occurred on Missouri Route 66 east of South Fox Creek Road in St. Louis County. Kremer was pronounced dead at the scene by a Eureka Fire Protection District EMT. Both Kremer and the other driver were wearing seat belts. The driver of the other vehicle sustained serious injuries in the crash. 

Larry K. Whittet, 60, of Shawnee, KS, died when the vehicle he was driving and another vehicle collided. Whittet's vehicle began skidding, then traveled off the west side of the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned. The other vehicle skidded to a stop in the roadway before leaving the scene. The crash occurred on Interstate 29 at the 48.8-mile marker in Buchanan County. Nurse Practitioner Stacy Biller pronounced Whittet dead at Mosaic Life Care. Whittet was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Buchanan County Sheriff's Department and Buchanan County EMS also responded to the scene. 

Michael L. Allbright, 51, of Fredericktown, MO, died after he entered the path of a vehicle. Allbright was a pedestrian at the time of the crash. The crash occurred on westbound Interstate 70 on the off ramp to Missouri Route K in St. Charles County. St. Charles County Ambulance personnel pronounced Allbright dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle that struck Allbright was not injured; he was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. 

No one died in a traffic crash on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2018. 

Three people died in fatal traffic crashes on Friday, November 23, 2018. Al D. Parson, 48, of Laquey, MO, died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the right side of the roadway, down an embankment, and came to rest in some trees. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 63 south of West Plains in Howell County. Howell County Coroner Tim Cherry pronounced Parson dead at the scene. Parson was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. A passenger in Parson's vehicle was not wearing a seat belt; she sustained serious injuries in the crash. The Howell County Sheriff's Department also responded to the scene.

Clara I. Silva, 62, of New Franklin, MO, died when the vehicle she was driving ran off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch, overturned, and struck a tree before coming to rest on its top. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 40 east of Missouri Highway 5. Coroner Frank Flaspohler pronounced Silva dead at the scene. Silva was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. 

Aaron W. Williams, 48, of Farber, MO, died when the vehicle in which he was a passenger traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a concrete barrier. The crash occurred on South Ethyln Road west of Deer Run Lane in Lincoln County. Lincoln County EMS pronounced Williams dead at the scene. Williams was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash. The driver of the vehicle was wearing a seat belt. He sustained serious injuries in the crash. Lincoln County Sheriff's Department and Lincoln County Fire Department also responded to the scene.

Three people died in fatal traffic crashes on November 24, 2018. Marsha D. Rupel, 60, of Fair Grove, MO, died when the vehicle in which she was a passenger was struck head-on by another vehicle. The crash occurred on Missouri Route E east of Fair Grove, MO, in Greene County. Greene County Medical Examiner Buddy Pilmore pronounced Rupel dead at the scene. Rupel was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The driver of the vehicle in which Rupel was a passenger was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. He sustained serious injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was wearing a seat belt and sustained moderate injuries. 

Sara L. Shepard, 31, of St. Charles, MO, died when the vehicle she was driving and another vehicle collided for unknown reasons. Shepard's vehicle then ran off the right side of the roadway and struck the guardrail. The other vehicle ran off the roadway, struck the guardrail, and overturned. The crash occurred on Missouri Highway 364 east of Jungs Station Road in St. Charles County. Dr. George Mekhjian at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital pronounced Shepard dead. Shepard was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The driver of the other vehicle was not wearing a seat belt and sustained moderate injuries. A passenger in the other vehicle was wearing a seat belt and sustained moderate injuries.

Tahkota T. Christiansen, 18, of Richmond, MO, died when an unknown vehicle struck the rear of the moped he was operating. Christiansen's moped then traveled off the roadway and he was ejected. The crash occurred on Missouri Highway 10 east of Missouri Route T in Ray County. 


There were no boating crashes, zero boating fatalities, no boating while intoxicated arrests, and no drownings reported during the 2018 Thanksgiving holiday counting period.

NOTE: The fatality statistics in this news release could change if late deaths occur, or if other departments report fatal traffic crashes after this news release is sent out.

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Traffic Alert: Multiple traffic crashes on I-49

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is working multiple accident on I-49 near Archie in the northbound lanes of traffic at this time. 

Several semi trucks are said to be involved in this accident.

Please expect delays and reduce your speed as well as use caution when traveling in this area.

If you don't have to get out please avoid it.

From the Cass County Sheriff's Office

Use caution if you MUST drive this morning. Many roadways are still covered with ice and snow.

Currently the Cass County Sheriff's Office has responded to over 40 accidents in the past 24 hours.

Please check road conditions before traveling.

Check Travel Conditions Here: 

http://traveler.modot.org/map/index.html

Butler Police Department Activity Report 11/19-11/25 - 2018

11/19/2018  

Assault report

Animal complaint Grade School

Theft report Wal-Mart

Traffic assist Mullinax

Animal complaint BCMH

C and I driver call W Ft Scott

Accident Fran and Ft Scott

 

11/20/2018  

Well being check Flaming lantern

Animal complaint BCMH

Remove abandoned vehicle Deems John Deere

Shop lifting call Wal-mart

Disturbance 305 N Main

Alarm 600 block of N Gregory

 

11/21/2018  

Animal complaint Industrial Park

Accident Main and Ft Scott

C and I driver Ft Scott and Main

Warrant service BCMH

Disturbance Flaming Lantern parking lot

Noise complaint Skate park

Subject requested an Officer to help find her purse 718 S High

 

11/22/2018  

Animal complaint E Pine

Accident Wal-mart

Disturbance 508 N Delaware

 

11/23/2018  

Attempt to locate

Theft report 200 block of S Orange

Accident Dollar General

C and I driver call W Mill

Medical assist Days Inn

Alarm Dollar General

Disturbance 301 E pleasant

 

11/24/2018  

Animal complaint Wix Lane

Traffic assist Mullinax

C and I driver call W-52

Animal complaint 500 block of N Main

Medical assist 700 block of N Havanna

Theft report Wal-Mart

Medical assist 1100 block of W Ft Scott

11/25/2018  

Alarm 130 N Orange

Medical assist 200 block of N Prospect

Accident Wal-Mart

Accident N I-49 Exit

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report November 19th thru November 25th, 2018

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

MVA - AMSTERDAM
SPEAK TO OFFICER - BUTLER
ALARM CALL - ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER - AMSTERDAM
SPEAK TO OFFICER - ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER - BUTLER
CHECK WELL BEING - BUTLER
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
SPEAK TO OFFICER - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY - ADRIAN
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - ADRIAN
ALARM CALL - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - RICH HILL
PAPER SERVICE - RICH HILL
PAPER SERVICE - RICH HILL
TRAFFIC STOP - ADRIAN
THREATS - ROCKVILLE
DOMESTIC - DREXEL
TRAFFIC STOP - RICH HILL
TRAFFIC STOP - ADRIAN

NOVEMBER 20, 2018
AGENCY ASSIST - BUTLER
AMBULANCE REQUEST - ADRIAN
PROPERTY DAMAGE - AMSTERDAM
EXTRA PATROL - RICH HILL
CHECK WELL BEING - ADRIAN
AMBULANCE REQUEST - ADRIAN
SPECIAL DETAIL - HUME
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY - ADRIAN
DISTURBANCE - ADRIAN
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER - BALLARD
FOLLOW UP - ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER - BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP - BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP - VIRGINIA
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP - BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - AMSTERDAM
EXTRA PATROL - AMSTERDAM
TRAFFIC STOP - BUTLER
OPEN DOOR/WINDOW - ADRIAN

NOVEMBER 21, 2018
AGENCY ASSIST - BUTLER
THEFT/STEALING - ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER - ADRIAN
EXTRA PATROL - DREXEL
STOLEN VEHICLE - DREXEL
ANIMAL CALL - DREXEL
SPEAK TO OFFICER - AMORET
SPEAK TO OFFICER - ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER - BUTLER
AMBULANCE REQUEST - BUTLER
AMBULANCE REQUEST - ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - ADRIAN
TRAFFIC HAZZARD - ADRIAN
AMBULANCE REQUEST - ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP - ADRIAN
BURGLARY - ADRIAN
LOST AND FOUND - HUME
SPEAK TO OFFICER - ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP - BUTLER
C&I DRIVER - BALLARD
AGENCY ASSIST - ADRIAN
AMBULANCE REQUEST - BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP - DREXEL
LOCKED VEHICLE/CHILD INSIDE - MONTROSE
TRESPASSING - DREXEL

NOVEMBER 22, 2018
TRAFFIC STOP - ADRIAN
MVA - BUTLER
AGENCY ASSIST - BUTLER
ABANDONED VEHICLE - BALLARD
TRAFFIC STOP - ADRIAN
TRAFFIC HAZZARD - ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER - ADRIAN
ABANDONED VEHICLE - RICH HILL
SPEAK TO OFFICER - ADRIAN
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - ADRIAN
CHECK WELL BEING - BUTLER

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

TRAFFIC STOP - ADRIAN
AGENCY ASSIST - BUTLER
MVA - RICH HILL
SPEAK TO OFFICER - BUTLER
ANIMAL CALL - AMSTERDAM
SPEAK TO OFFICER - ADRIAN
ANIMAL CALL - AMSTERDAM
THEFT/STEALING - BUTLER
CHECK WELL BEING - AMORET
CNI - PASSAIC
CHECK WELL BEING - ADRIAN
TRAFFIC HAZARD - PASSAIC
CNI - BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP - ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP - ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP - ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP - PASSAIC
AMBULANCE REQUEST - BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP - ADRIAN
AREA CHECK - BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP - ROCKVILLE
EXTRA PATROL - DREXEL
TRAFFIC STOP - MIAMI

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

AREA CHECK - ROCKVILLE
AREA CHECK - PRAIRIE CITY
AMBULANCE REQUEST - BUTLER
CNI - ADRIAN
AREA CHECK - RICH HILL
AGENCY ASSIST - RICH HILL
CNI - PASSAIC
HOME VISIT - BUTLER
HOME VISIT - BUTLER
HOME VISIT - ADRIAN
HOME VISIT - ADRIAN
HOME VISIT - RICH HILL
PAPER SERVICE - RICH HILL
PAPER SERVICE - RICH HILL
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - ADRIAN
MVA - ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP - BUTLER
DISTURBANCE - RICH HILL
FIRE CALL - ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - ADRIAN
AMBULANCE REQUEST - BUTLER
CHECK WELL BEING - ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP - PASSAIC
TRAFFIC STOP - RICH HILL
TRAFFIC STOP - RICH HILL
TRAFFIC STOP - RICH HILL
PAPER SERVICE - RICH HILL
AREA CHECK - AMORET
TRAFFIC STOP - AMSTERDAM
TRAFFIC STOP - PASSAIC
DEBRIS IN ROADWAY - PASSAIC
TRAFFIC STOP - AMSTERDAM
ANIMAL CALL - PASSAIC
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - DREXEL
AREA CHECK - DREXEL
AREA CHECK - MERWIN

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

TRAFFIC STOP - ADRIAN
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE-RICH HILL
PAPER SERVICE-ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE-ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE-ADRIAN
EXTRA PATROL - RICH HILL
MVA - ADRIAN
SLIDE OFF - ADRIAN
STRANDED MOTORIST - ADRIAN
ALARM CALL - ADRIAN
ANIMAL CALL - ADRIAN
TRAFFIC HAZARD - BUTLER
SLIDE OFF - BUTLER
MVA - ADRIAN
MVA - BUTLER
FIRE CALL - BUTLER
SLIDE OFF - BUTLER
SLIDE OFF - PASSAIC
TRAFFIC STOP - BUTLER

Butler man escapes serious injury in Bates County Crash

On 11/25/18 around 5:55pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri 52 Highway at Route K west of Butler.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze driven by 28 year old Justin D. Coleman lost control on snow covered roadways, traveled off the road and struck a tree.

Mr. Coleman sustained minor injures in this accident and he refused medical treatment at the scene.

The vehicle was totaled and secured at the scene of the crash and will be towed at a later time.


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School and Weather Closings for 11/26/18

School and Weather Closings 11/26/18:

Appleton City R-2
Ballard R-2 School District
Cass Midway R-1
Clinton School District 124
Jayhawk USD #346
Harrisonville Christian School
Hudson R-9
Hume R-2 School District
Kingsville R-1
Louisburg USD416
Pleasant Hill R3
Prairie View School District ( Lacygne Kansas)
Ray Pec R-2 School District
Rich Hill R-4 School District
Sherwood R-8 School District
The Carpenters Cup in Butler will delay opening until 11 AM\
Recycled Homestead in Adrian MO