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MSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics
The Patrol investigated four of the traffic fatalities; Springfield Police Department investigated one traffic fatality. The 2022 counting period for the Labor Day holiday was from 6 p.m., Friday, September 2, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, September 5.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following enforcement activity during 2022 Labor Day holiday:
MSHP Traffic Statistics (preliminary):
Crashes ¯ 276
Injuries ¯ 97
Fatalities ¯ 4
DWI ¯ 113
Drug Arrests ¯ 55
MSHP Boating Statistics (preliminary):
Crashes ─ 7
Injuries ─ 3
Fatalities ─ 1
BWI ¯ 5
Drownings — 1
Drug Arrests ¯ 8
(Note: During the 2021 counting period, the Patrol investigated 318 traffic crashes, which included 121 injuries and six of the 11 fatalities. Troopers made 109 arrests for driving while intoxicated last year. Also, over the Labor Day holiday 2021: Troopers investigated nine boating crashes involving four injuries and one fatality; and arrested four people for boating while intoxicated on the state’s rivers and lakes. There were no drownings over the 2021 Labor Day holiday weekend.]
Troopers investigated four of the five fatal traffic crashes over the 2022 Labor Day holiday weekend. Springfield Police Department investigated one traffic fatality. One fatal traffic crash each occurred in the Troop D, Springfield, MO, Troop E, Poplar Bluff, MO, and Troop G, Willow Springs, MO, areas. Two traffic fatalities occurred in the Troop F, Jefferson City, MO, area. The boating fatality occurred in Camden County on the Lake of the Ozarks, which falls in the Troop F area. The drowning occurred in Ozark County in the White River in the Troop G, Willow Springs area.
Drowning Incident
Ryan T. McGee, 21, of Moody, MO, drowned after wading into deep water on September 4, 2022. He went under and did not resurface. The incident occurred in Ozark County near Hammond Camp in the North Fork of the White River. McGee was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident. Ozark County Coroner Gene Britt pronounced McGee deceased the next morning.
Boating Fatality
Tyler R. Elliott, 29, of Louisville, KY, drowned after exiting a vessel to go swimming in the Lake of the Ozarks at the four-mile mark of the Grand Glaize Arm in Anderson Hollow Cove, Camden County. He was not wearing a life jacket. Camden County Medical Examiner Steve Dougan pronounced Elliott deceased on scene.
Fatality Traffic Crashes
One fatality occurred during the holiday counting period on Friday, September 2, 2022. Steven R. Stafford, 25, of Versailles, MO, died when another vehicle struck the vehicle he was driving head-on. The other vehicle had passed several vehicles prior to striking Stafford’s vehicle. Stafford was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Morgan County Coroner Dr. M.B. Jones pronounced Stafford dead at the scene. The crash occurred in Morgan County on Missouri Highway 5 north of Missouri Route MM. The driver operating the vehicle that struck Stafford’s vehicle sustained serious injuries. He was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
Three fatalities occurred on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Melvin L. Lewis, 75, of Fisk, MO, died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a driveway embankment, and overturned. Lewis was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Dr. Abusveih pronounced Fisk dead at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The crash occurred in Butler County on Missouri Highway 51 south of Broseley, MO.
A four-year-old juvenile from Rocky Mount, MO, died when the vehicle in which he was a passenger traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a Chevron sign, and overturned. The juvenile was not restrained in an age-appropriate child restraint. Dr. William Cravens pronounced the juvenile dead at the scene. The crash occurred in Morgan County on Missouri Route W south of the Marvin Cutoff. The driver of the vehicle and a second juvenile passenger sustained minor injuries in the crash. They were wearing seat belts.
Kaylee Fields, 19, of Humansville, MO, died when the driver of the pickup truck in which she was a passenger lost control and drove off the road. The truck struck a utility pole, chain link fence, and a tree before overturning. Fields was riding in the bed of the pickup and was ejected. The crash occurred in Greene County near the intersection of Grant and Meadowmere in Springfield, MO. Another passenger in the bed of the pickup sustained serious injuries. The driver and a third passenger suffered minor injuries.
The Springfield Police Department investigated the crash.
One person died on Labor Day, September 5, 2022. William C. Chandler, 61, of Winston, GA, died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the right side of the roadway, he overcorrected, and the vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned. Chandler was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Carter County Coroner Joe Ben Chapman pronounced Chandler dead at the scene. The crash occurred in Carter County on U.S. Highway 60 west of Van Buren, MO.
NOTE: The fatality statistics in this news release could change if late deaths occur, if other departments report fatal traffic/boating crashes after this news release was published, or if a fatality is determined to be caused by a medical condition rather than traffic/boating incident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following enforcement activity during 2022 Labor Day holiday:
MSHP Traffic Statistics (preliminary):
Crashes ¯ 276
Injuries ¯ 97
Fatalities ¯ 4
DWI ¯ 113
Drug Arrests ¯ 55
MSHP Boating Statistics (preliminary):
Crashes ─ 7
Injuries ─ 3
Fatalities ─ 1
BWI ¯ 5
Drownings — 1
Drug Arrests ¯ 8
(Note: During the 2021 counting period, the Patrol investigated 318 traffic crashes, which included 121 injuries and six of the 11 fatalities. Troopers made 109 arrests for driving while intoxicated last year. Also, over the Labor Day holiday 2021: Troopers investigated nine boating crashes involving four injuries and one fatality; and arrested four people for boating while intoxicated on the state’s rivers and lakes. There were no drownings over the 2021 Labor Day holiday weekend.]
Troopers investigated four of the five fatal traffic crashes over the 2022 Labor Day holiday weekend. Springfield Police Department investigated one traffic fatality. One fatal traffic crash each occurred in the Troop D, Springfield, MO, Troop E, Poplar Bluff, MO, and Troop G, Willow Springs, MO, areas. Two traffic fatalities occurred in the Troop F, Jefferson City, MO, area. The boating fatality occurred in Camden County on the Lake of the Ozarks, which falls in the Troop F area. The drowning occurred in Ozark County in the White River in the Troop G, Willow Springs area.
Drowning Incident
Ryan T. McGee, 21, of Moody, MO, drowned after wading into deep water on September 4, 2022. He went under and did not resurface. The incident occurred in Ozark County near Hammond Camp in the North Fork of the White River. McGee was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident. Ozark County Coroner Gene Britt pronounced McGee deceased the next morning.
Boating Fatality
Tyler R. Elliott, 29, of Louisville, KY, drowned after exiting a vessel to go swimming in the Lake of the Ozarks at the four-mile mark of the Grand Glaize Arm in Anderson Hollow Cove, Camden County. He was not wearing a life jacket. Camden County Medical Examiner Steve Dougan pronounced Elliott deceased on scene.
Fatality Traffic Crashes
One fatality occurred during the holiday counting period on Friday, September 2, 2022. Steven R. Stafford, 25, of Versailles, MO, died when another vehicle struck the vehicle he was driving head-on. The other vehicle had passed several vehicles prior to striking Stafford’s vehicle. Stafford was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Morgan County Coroner Dr. M.B. Jones pronounced Stafford dead at the scene. The crash occurred in Morgan County on Missouri Highway 5 north of Missouri Route MM. The driver operating the vehicle that struck Stafford’s vehicle sustained serious injuries. He was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
Three fatalities occurred on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Melvin L. Lewis, 75, of Fisk, MO, died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a driveway embankment, and overturned. Lewis was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Dr. Abusveih pronounced Fisk dead at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The crash occurred in Butler County on Missouri Highway 51 south of Broseley, MO.
A four-year-old juvenile from Rocky Mount, MO, died when the vehicle in which he was a passenger traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a Chevron sign, and overturned. The juvenile was not restrained in an age-appropriate child restraint. Dr. William Cravens pronounced the juvenile dead at the scene. The crash occurred in Morgan County on Missouri Route W south of the Marvin Cutoff. The driver of the vehicle and a second juvenile passenger sustained minor injuries in the crash. They were wearing seat belts.
Kaylee Fields, 19, of Humansville, MO, died when the driver of the pickup truck in which she was a passenger lost control and drove off the road. The truck struck a utility pole, chain link fence, and a tree before overturning. Fields was riding in the bed of the pickup and was ejected. The crash occurred in Greene County near the intersection of Grant and Meadowmere in Springfield, MO. Another passenger in the bed of the pickup sustained serious injuries. The driver and a third passenger suffered minor injuries.
The Springfield Police Department investigated the crash.
One person died on Labor Day, September 5, 2022. William C. Chandler, 61, of Winston, GA, died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the right side of the roadway, he overcorrected, and the vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned. Chandler was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Carter County Coroner Joe Ben Chapman pronounced Chandler dead at the scene. The crash occurred in Carter County on U.S. Highway 60 west of Van Buren, MO.
NOTE: The fatality statistics in this news release could change if late deaths occur, if other departments report fatal traffic/boating crashes after this news release was published, or if a fatality is determined to be caused by a medical condition rather than traffic/boating incident.
Bates County Extension Office welcomes Connie Pruden
We are very excited to have her!! She started her first day off with a client bringing in a snake. It’s never boring at our office.
New police officer in Harrisonville
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Truelove's previous service includes the Miami County Sheriff's Office and the Peculiar Police Department. Kyle's badge was pinned by his girlfriend Jackie.
Please join us in welcoming Officer Truelove to our community
Festival of Charity is right around the corner!
Festival of Charity is right around the corner! Make plans now to attend! Special recognition to two special Cedar County organizations, and lots of fun for all!50/50 raffle tickets still available -- $5 each or 3 for $10! Contact dvickers@wcmcaa.org for more information!
Four people injured in two vehicle accident north of Lowry City
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2008 Mercury Sable driven by 62 year old Donald A. Mayes of Washington, Indiana was traveling westbound and after failing to yield, the Sable was struck by a Northbound 2006 Chevrolet Impala driven by 23 year old Bryson J. Swavey of Kansas City, Missouri.
Minor injuries were reported for one of the passengers in the Impala., 23 year old Claire A. Swavey. Another passenger in the Impala, 37 year old Becky Whitney, as well as both drivers, suffered moderate injuries.
All four individuals were transported to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri for treatment of their injuries.
View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220477427
BCMH 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment
We strive to seek input from the community members regarding the healthcare needs in order to complete the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment update.
VVV Consultants LLC, an independent research firm from Olathe, KS has been retained to conduct this countywide research. The goal of this assessment update is to understand progress in addressing community health needs cited in both the 2016 and 2019 assessment reports, while collecting up-to-date community health perceptions and ideas.
A brief community survey has been developed in order to accomplish this work. The survey link can be accessed by visiting the hospitals’ website or their Facebook page if you would like to participate in this important work.
All community residents and business leaders are encouraged to complete the 2022 CHNA online survey by October 10th, 2022. In addition, please HOLD the date for the Town Hall
meeting scheduled Thursday, November 10th, 2022 for lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please, stay on the lookout for more information to come soon. Thank you in advance for your time and support!
VVV Consultants LLC, an independent research firm from Olathe, KS has been retained to conduct this countywide research. The goal of this assessment update is to understand progress in addressing community health needs cited in both the 2016 and 2019 assessment reports, while collecting up-to-date community health perceptions and ideas.
A brief community survey has been developed in order to accomplish this work. The survey link can be accessed by visiting the hospitals’ website or their Facebook page if you would like to participate in this important work.
All community residents and business leaders are encouraged to complete the 2022 CHNA online survey by October 10th, 2022. In addition, please HOLD the date for the Town Hall
meeting scheduled Thursday, November 10th, 2022 for lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please, stay on the lookout for more information to come soon. Thank you in advance for your time and support!
If you have any questions regarding CHNA activities, please call 660-200-7313.
Update: Butler man charged in Labor Day morning shooting
When officers arrived on scene they were informed that a male in his 40s was shot in the arm and had fled the shooting scene to a residence in the 600 block of Dakota Street near Orange Street.
Bates County EMS and Butler Police arrived at the address on Dakota Street to find a male with a gunshot wound to the arm. He was taken to BCMH and treated for his injuries, He was later released.
A male who resides at the 600 block of Harrison address was identified as 37 year old Joshua Leon Hawkins. He was arrested and taken into custody without incident.
Mr. Hawkins was charged with 1.) Assault - First Degree and he is currently being held in the Bates County Jail on a $100,000 cash only bond.
More charges on Hawkins are pending at this time.
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.
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