ONE DEAD, TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN VEHICLE CRASH IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
A driver has died, and two others were seriously injured as a result of a vehicle crash in Dunklin County on Monday.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the crash took place around 2 pm on Highway 153, west of Peach Orchard, where a vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned.
Two occupants in the vehicle suffered serious injuries, and were flown to a Memphis hospital for treatment. The driver of the vehicle, 70 year old Shirley Logan, of Caruthersville, was pronounced dead at the scene.
None of them were wearing safety devices at the time of the crash.
CARTER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT OFFERING REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON ILLEGAL POACHING
Officials in Carter County are offering a reward for information on a recent poaching at the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
According to the Carter County Sheriff’s Department, rangers with the part received a call about three dead deer in Big Spring last Monday, which were shot from nearby roadways with hunting rifles sometime on November 22nd or 23rd.
It was determined that the deer were killed illegally, and up to $5,000 is being offered for any information about the poachers, including the names or descriptions of the suspects, or what vehicles they were driving at the time.
If you have any information on the incident, you are asked to call or text 888-653-0009.
DEXTER MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN STODDARD COUNTY ON DRUG AND WEAPON CHARGES
A Dexter man was arrested in Stoddard County on Thursday on drug and weapon offenses.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 36 year old Eric Kirkpatrick was booked on two Stoddard County warrants for unlawful use of a weapon, as well as possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
He was transported to the Stoddard County Jail following his arrest, on a $7,500 cash or surety bond.
TOTAL CASES OF COVID-19 IN MISSOURI NEARING 300,000
The state of Missouri is nearing 300,000 total cases of the coronavirus, while several areas of Southeast Missouri have continued to see an increase of cases.
According to the Butler County Health Department, 51 new cases were reported on Monday, bringing the County’s total to 2,653 cases. Stoddard County reported 44 new cases over the weekend, and now stands at 2,168 total cases, and 42 deaths caused by the disease. Of the total cases, 283 are active, and 1,843 have recovered.
In Missouri, as of Monday, there are now 299,762 cases of the virus in the state, while 3,829 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are experiencing or showing any symptoms of the virus, such as fever, persistent coughing, or shortness of breath, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
TWO FATALITIES REPORTED FOLLOWING VEHICLE COLLISION IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
Two deaths were reported from a vehicle collision in New Madrid County on Wednesday.
According to reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the collision happened at 11 am on US 61, south of Sikeston, where a vehicle was struck by another oncoming car after failing to stop at a stop sign.
The driver of the vehicle, 78 year old Delbert Parsons, as well as the passenger of his vehicle, 77 year old Wanda Parsons, both of Bertrand, were both pronounced dead at the scene.
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL RELEASES HOLIDAY COUNTING PERIOD RESULTS
The Missouri State Highway Patrol released the results from the Thanksgiving counting period on Monday.
According to the report, the counting period saw 321 crashes, 72 injuries, and 9 fatality crashes. There were also 100 DWI, and 78 drug arrests made. The 2019 counting period saw 404 crashes, 166 injuries, and 7 fatalities.
There were no boating injuries, arrests, or deaths reported.
The counting period began on Wednesday at 11:59 PM, and ran through 11:59 PM on Sunday.
