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Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Obituary - Dalen Ray Miller
A complete obituary will be added when that information becomes available.
Fatality accident in Vernon County
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when Dustin M. Wickham was driving north on I-49 in Vernon County at Route TT when he traveled off the left side of the road. Authorities say his Chrysler hit a culvert, became airborne and overturned.
Medical personnel took Mr. Wickam, 38 of Osceola, Mo., by ambulance to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri with serious injuries.
A passenger in the vehicle Erin M. Hudson, 31 of Peculiar,Missouri was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene of the accident. She was transported to Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, Missouri.
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MSHP Reports Nine Fatalities Over Christmas Holiday; No Boating Fatalities Or Drownings
Nine people died in traffic crashes during the 2018 Christmas holiday weekend. Last year, there were seven fatalities. The 2018 Christmas counting period ran from 6 p.m., Friday, December 21, 2018, through 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, December 25, 2018. The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated the following:
2018 Christmas Holiday Traffic Statistics
Crashes ― 294
Injuries ― 80
Fatalities ― 6
DWI ― 106
The remaining three fatalities are the result of a two-vehicle traffic crash in Blue Springs, MO. The Blue Springs Police Department is investigating.
[Note: During the 2017 Christmas counting period, the Patrol investigated 491 traffic crashes, which included 125 injuries and five of the seven fatalities. Troopers also arrested 92 people for driving while impaired over last year’s Christmas holiday. There were no boating crashes. No one drowned over the 2017 Christmas counting period.]
Three fatalities occurred in the Troop A, Lee's Summit, area; two of the fatalities occurred in each of the Troop C, Weldon Spring, and Troop H, St. Joseph, areas; and one fatality occurred in each of the Troop D, Springfield, and Troop I, Rolla, areas.
One traffic crash fatality occurred on Friday, December 21, 2018. Brett L. Bruenn, 17, of La Russell, MO, died when the driver of the vehicle in which he was a passenger went off the left side of the roadway and overturned. Bruenn was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected in the crash. The crash occurred in Jasper County on Missouri Route U north of Sarcoxie, MO. The driver of the vehicle was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. A second passenger was wearing a seat belt and sustained minor injuries in the crash. Jasper County Deputy Coroner Mike Woodward pronounced Bruenn dead at the scene.
Five people died in traffic crashes on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Correna S. Masters, 57, of Kearney, MO, died when the vehicle in which she was a passenger traveled off the east side of the roadway, drove down an embankment, and crashed into the north bank of Shoal Creek. The vehicle came to rest on its wheels in the creek. Masters was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The driver was not wearing a seat belt and sustained serious injuries.
The crash occurred in Clinton County on Interstate 35 northbound at the 48.8-mile marker south of Cameron, MO. Clinton County Coroner Lee Hanks pronounced Masters dead at the scene of the crash. Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and Cameron Fire and Rescue personnel also responded to the scene.
Preston T. Strittmatter, 44, of Villa Ridge, MO, died when the vehicle he was driving failed to negotiate an approaching curve and crossed the center of the roadway. The right side of Strittmatter’s vehicle struck the front of a second vehicle. Strittmatter was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The driver of the second vehicle and two passengers were all wearing their seat belts; all sustained minor injuries. The crash occurred in Franklin County on St. Louis Rock Road east of Lakeshore Drive. Dr. Scarato pronounced Strittmatter deceased at Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO.
The remaining three fatalities occurred as the result of a two-vehicle crash in the Blue Springs, MO, area. The crash is being investigated by the Blue Springs Police Department. The Patrol’s Major Crash Investigation Team 1 is assisting.
One person died in a traffic crash on Sunday, December 23, 2018. Thomas L. San Roman, 70, of Lenox, MO, died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. Roman was not wearing a seat belt. The crash occurred in Dent County on Missouri Highway H west of Salem, MO. Dent County Coroner Gina White pronounced Roman dead at the scene.
Two people died in traffic crashes on Monday, December 24, 2018. Edward R. Gault, 80, of Kansas City, KS, died when the vehicle he was driving crested a hill at a high rate of speed, became airborne, then traveled off the north side of the roadway. The vehicle continued down a ditch, struck and embankment, became airborne a second time, then overturned onto its top off the north side of Missouri Highway 190. Gault was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash. A passenger in Gault’s vehicle was wearing a seat belt; he sustained serious injuries. The crash occurred in Livingston County on Missouri Highway 190 west of Chillicothe, MO. Livingston Coroner Scott Lindley pronounced Gault dead at the scene. Livingston County Sheriff’s Department personnel also responded to the scene.
Lee E. Schickendanz, 44, of Colorado Springs, CO, died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the left side of the roadway, traveled down an embankment, overturned, and caught fire. It is unknown whether Schickendanz was wearing a seat belt. The crash occurred in Franklin County on Missouri Route VV near Missouri Highway 100. Dr. Falch pronounced Schickendanz deceased at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
There were no fatality crashes on Christmas Day, December 25, 2018.
The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri's roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. "Don't Violate The Trust."
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Preston T. Strittmatter, 44, of Villa Ridge, MO, died when the vehicle he was driving failed to negotiate an approaching curve and crossed the center of the roadway. The right side of Strittmatter’s vehicle struck the front of a second vehicle. Strittmatter was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The driver of the second vehicle and two passengers were all wearing their seat belts; all sustained minor injuries. The crash occurred in Franklin County on St. Louis Rock Road east of Lakeshore Drive. Dr. Scarato pronounced Strittmatter deceased at Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO.
The remaining three fatalities occurred as the result of a two-vehicle crash in the Blue Springs, MO, area. The crash is being investigated by the Blue Springs Police Department. The Patrol’s Major Crash Investigation Team 1 is assisting.
One person died in a traffic crash on Sunday, December 23, 2018. Thomas L. San Roman, 70, of Lenox, MO, died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. Roman was not wearing a seat belt. The crash occurred in Dent County on Missouri Highway H west of Salem, MO. Dent County Coroner Gina White pronounced Roman dead at the scene.
Two people died in traffic crashes on Monday, December 24, 2018. Edward R. Gault, 80, of Kansas City, KS, died when the vehicle he was driving crested a hill at a high rate of speed, became airborne, then traveled off the north side of the roadway. The vehicle continued down a ditch, struck and embankment, became airborne a second time, then overturned onto its top off the north side of Missouri Highway 190. Gault was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash. A passenger in Gault’s vehicle was wearing a seat belt; he sustained serious injuries. The crash occurred in Livingston County on Missouri Highway 190 west of Chillicothe, MO. Livingston Coroner Scott Lindley pronounced Gault dead at the scene. Livingston County Sheriff’s Department personnel also responded to the scene.
Lee E. Schickendanz, 44, of Colorado Springs, CO, died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the left side of the roadway, traveled down an embankment, overturned, and caught fire. It is unknown whether Schickendanz was wearing a seat belt. The crash occurred in Franklin County on Missouri Route VV near Missouri Highway 100. Dr. Falch pronounced Schickendanz deceased at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
There were no fatality crashes on Christmas Day, December 25, 2018.
The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri's roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. "Don't Violate The Trust."
Follow the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Twitter @MSHPTrooperGHQ
Holiday Travel Forecast
Rain is moving into the area this morning and will continue on-and-off through Thursday morning.
Periods of heavier rain and breezy conditions after sunset may make your holiday travel a little difficult, so use caution and patience on the roads!
Monday, December 24, 2018
Obituary - David Lee “Flash” Hymer
David grew up in Metz and graduated from Metz High School Class of 1971. Following high school he began driving a truck, long haul trucking and hauling grain, which he continued to do throughout his life until his retirement. David lived in the Liberal and Nevada area most of his life. He enjoyed collecting scale model trucks and cars. David was a member of Rinehart Christian Church.
Survivors include his children, Robert A. Hymer and his wife Kandi, Taniia K. Hymer, Janie Nichols, Caleigh Nichols, Jake Barker, Trenton Barker, Ryan Barker; 11 grandchildren; one brother, Mike Hymer and his wife Jo, Metz; one sister, Debbie Beerman and her husband Dave, Nevada; several nieces and nephews and his best friend, Bill Phillips, Metz. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Christopher; and one brother Phil Hymer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2108 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Ricky Walles officiating. Interment will follow in Virgil City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7:00 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to National Autism Association, Epilepsy Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, or ADHD Foundation in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
Update: Butler man arrested after one vehicle accident today
A vehicle traveled off the north side of the roadway and down a embankment.
The driver of the vehicle 23 year old Lino Ochoa of Butler, Missouri was arrested at the scene of the accident for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Careless and Imprudent Driving.
Mr. Ochoa was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he has currently been placed on a 12 hour detox hold.
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Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Butler Police Department Activity Report 12/18-12/23-2018
12/18/2018
Theft report
Walk in vandalism report
Traffic assist Schowengerdt
Traffic assist Taco Bell
Disturbance 400 block W Mill
Open door fire station
12/18/2018
Walk in vandalism report
Traffic assist Schowengerdt
Traffic assist Taco Bell
Disturbance 400 block W Mill
Open door fire station
12/18/2018
Property damage 400 S Delaware
Disturbance 500 block of W Harrison
Medical assist 400 S Delaware
12/19/2018
Disturbance 500 block of W Harrison
Medical assist 400 S Delaware
12/19/2018
Medical assist 200 block of E Ft Scott
Warrant service Pine and Fulton
Theft report 300 block of S high
Warrant service Main and Chestnut
Animal complaint 700 block of Parkview
Medical assist 200 block of W Atkinson
Disturbance 301 E Pleasant
Warrant service Pine and Fulton
Theft report 300 block of S high
Warrant service Main and Chestnut
Animal complaint 700 block of Parkview
Medical assist 200 block of W Atkinson
Disturbance 301 E Pleasant
12/20/2018
Traffic assist Schowengerdt
Walk in theft report
Medical assist Fran Apts
12/21/2018
Walk in theft report
Medical assist Fran Apts
12/21/2018
Medical assist Fran Apts
911 BCMH
Accident Sonic
Well being check
Recover stolen property 500 block of W Harrison
Medical assist Fran apts
Stolen phone Butler Center
12/22/2018
911 BCMH
Accident Sonic
Well being check
Recover stolen property 500 block of W Harrison
Medical assist Fran apts
Stolen phone Butler Center
12/22/2018
Animal complaint Dove lane
Accident W Ft Scott
Traffic assist Schowengerdt
Medical assist 500 block of E Atkinson
Open door 400 block of N Orange
Medical assist 400 block of S Broadway
12/23/2018
Accident W Ft Scott
Traffic assist Schowengerdt
Medical assist 500 block of E Atkinson
Open door 400 block of N Orange
Medical assist 400 block of S Broadway
12/23/2018
Attempt to locate Medical assist Wal-Mart
Medical assist Cedar Lane
Assault 200 block of S Broadway
Well being check Parkview
Assist BCSO
Assault report Wal-Mart
Theft report Wal-Mart
Medical assist Cedar Lane
Assault 200 block of S Broadway
Well being check Parkview
Assist BCSO
Assault report Wal-Mart
Theft report Wal-Mart
One vehicle accident in Butler
The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County in on scene of a one vehicle accident just west of the Missouri 52 and I-49 exit in Butler at this time.
We are unsure of injuries at this time and one vehicle is said to be off the roadway and down in a ditch. Please use caution if you must travel in this area.
Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This Story Has Been Updated:
https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2018/12/update-butler-man-arrested-after-one.html
We are unsure of injuries at this time and one vehicle is said to be off the roadway and down in a ditch. Please use caution if you must travel in this area.
Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This Story Has Been Updated:
https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2018/12/update-butler-man-arrested-after-one.html
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