Driver Killed in Boone County Car Accident
The crash on U.S. Route 40 in Boone County happened shortly after 5:45 p.m., and the driver of a Jeep died at the scene.
A 40-year-old man from Glasgow was killed in a car crash on U.S. Route 40 in Boone County on Thursday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
How the U.S. Route 40 Crash Unfolded
Troopers said the collision took place a little after 5:45 p.m. An SUV was traveling east, past Rocheport Gravel Road, when the patrol said it struck a deer. The SUV's driver is a 75-year-old man from Clark. According to the crash report, the deer was thrown into the westbound lane, into the path of a Jeep. The deer hit the Jeep's windshield and roof, came into the passenger compartment and struck the Jeep's driver. Troopers said the Jeep left the road and hit trees before it stopped, and its driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The SUV came to a controlled stop, and the crash report said its driver was not hurt.
What Comes Next After the Boone County Crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has not announced any charges. The name of the man who died has not been released.
Police usually wait to release the names of the people involved until their families have been told. That is why names often come out a day or more later.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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Here is what families in Missouri usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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