Driver Killed in Cape Girardeau County Car Accident
A single-vehicle crash on Route OO, south of Burfordville, killed a 20-year-old driver from Savannah, Georgia, on Wednesday afternoon.
Candice BondA 20-year-old driver from Savannah, Georgia, died in a single-vehicle car crash on Route OO in Cape Girardeau County on Wednesday, November 4, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
What Happened on Route OO South of Burfordville
Troopers said the crash occurred at about 1:15 p.m., roughly 3 miles south of Burfordville. The patrol said the man was heading north in a Jeep Cherokee when it left the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. The patrol said he died at the scene. Troopers said he was not wearing a seat belt. Troopers said the Jeep was totaled, and no other vehicles were reported to be involved.
What the Highway Patrol Has Said So Far
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has not released the driver's name. No other details about the patrol's investigation have been made public.
People often hear very little from investigators in the first days after a crash. That quiet is normal while evidence is gathered, and it does not mean the case has stalled.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Sources
- kfvs12.com, “Driver killed in single-vehicle crash”
Lost someone in a crash like this?
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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