City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

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Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 13, 2014

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Fatality Traffic Crash in the 4700 Block of Richland Road

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                                         Fatality Traffic Crash
 
 
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatality Traffic Crash
Report 2014-004066
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 04/13/14 @ 0441 hrs
DATE & TIME REPORTED: SAME
ACCIDENT LOCATION: 4700 Blk Richland Rd.
 
DRIVER 1: Mctye, Dennis W Age: 39
 Columbia, Mo Injured: Fatal
 Seat Belt: Yes
 
 
 
DETAILS OF INCIDENT:
 
Crash occurred when vehicle 1, a 1993 Mercedes 500 SEL, was traveling west on Richland
Rd. in the 4700 Block. Driver 1 lost control and ran off the right (north) side of the
roadway and struck a utility pole. Vehicle 1 overturned and came to a rest a short
distance off the roadway.
 
Excessive speed is believed to be a factor in this crash. It is unknown, pending toxicology
results, if alcohol or drug impairment was involved.



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