U.S. NewsAutomotive accidentsGeneral NewsMissouriMO State WireTrending News Four dead in Missouri after car crosses center line, strikes motorcyclists by Andrew Wright June 5, 2023 written by Andrew Wright June 5, 2023 5 comments Bookmark 55 A devastating accident on a Missouri highway resulted in the death of four individuals and serious injury to seven more, after a car veered over the center line and collided with five motorcycles. The incident took place on Saturday afternoon on Missouri Route 39, close to Aurora, a town in southwestern Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a Toyota Corolla unexpectedly swerved over the center line of the two-lane highway, hitting the motorcycles and forcefully ejecting all riders and passengers. One of the motorcycles subsequently burst into flames. The deceased, all residents of Aurora, were identified as James Olmsted, aged 59, Kameron Hale, aged 28, Linda Anderson, aged 61, and a 17-year-old girl whose identity remains undisclosed. Olmstead and Hale were reported to have been piloting the motorcycles, while Anderson and the teenager were passengers. The 51-year-old female driver of the Toyota was taken into custody under suspicion of being impaired at the time of the accident, the patrol informed KYTV-TV. Legal charges had not been formally filed as of Sunday. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Missouri Highway CollisionWhere did the accident happen?When did the accident occur?How many people were involved in the accident?Who were the victims of the accident?What vehicle was involved in the accident?Was the driver of the car arrested?Were any charges filed against the driver of the car?More about Missouri Highway Collision Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Missouri Highway Collision Where did the accident happen? The accident happened on Missouri Route 39 near Aurora, a town in southwestern Missouri. When did the accident occur? The tragic incident occurred on a Saturday afternoon. How many people were involved in the accident? There were twelve people involved in the accident, of which four died and seven sustained serious injuries. Who were the victims of the accident? The victims were James Olmsted, aged 59, Kameron Hale, aged 28, Linda Anderson, aged 61, and a 17-year-old girl whose identity remains undisclosed. All were residents of Aurora. What vehicle was involved in the accident? A Toyota Corolla was involved in the accident, which crossed over the center line of the highway and collided with five motorcycles. Was the driver of the car arrested? Yes, the 51-year-old woman who was driving the Toyota was arrested on suspicion of impairment. Were any charges filed against the driver of the car? As of the Sunday following the accident, no formal charges had been filed against the driver. More about Missouri Highway Collision Missouri State Highway Patrol KYTV-TV News Missouri Route 39 Information Impaired Driving Facts Motorcycle Safety Guidelines Highway CollisionImpaired DrivingMissouri Accident Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Andrew Wright Follow Author Andrew Wright is a business reporter who covers the latest news and trends in the world of finance and economics. He enjoys analyzing market trends and economic data, and he is always on the lookout for new opportunities for investors. previous post Trump-appointed judge rejects Tennessee’s anti-drag law as too broad, too vague next post The Carters and the Kings formed an alliance for race relations though Jimmy and Martin never met You may also like Bookmark A woman who burned Wyoming’s only full-service abortion... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Argument over Christmas gifts turns deadly as 14-year-old... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after... December 28, 2023 Bookmark AP concludes at least hundreds died in floods... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Live updates | Israeli forces raid a West... December 28, 2023 5 comments Dave_M June 5, 2023 - 2:41 am Can’t believe what I’m reading. So heartbreaking. My prayers are with the families. When will ppl learn not to drive impaired? Reply MelissaG June 5, 2023 - 2:41 am such a terrible incident… those poor bikers had no chance against a car. makes you think twice bout safety on road. Reply Josh_77 June 5, 2023 - 2:41 am Heard bout this on local news. All from Aurora, they musta known each other. So sad. Y’all stay safe on roads! Reply Nancy_in_MO June 5, 2023 - 2:41 am This is why we need stricter laws against drunk driving… it’s literally killing people, innocent people. Enough is enough! Reply BikerJim June 5, 2023 - 2:41 am Dam this hits hard. As a fellow biker I know the risks but man, this is just too much. Condolences to the families affected. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
