FATAL CRASH IN THE 1000 BLOCK OF OLD HIGHWAY 63

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle Crash

CASE: 2017039995

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 03/04/17 @ 1419 hours              

           

ACCIDENT LOCATION:  1000 Block Old Highway 63            

DRIVER 1:                Kenneth J. Wimer

                                    Jefferson City, MO

                                    Age: 58

                                    Injured: Fatal

                                    Seatbelt: Yes

                                    Alcohol/drug use: Unknown/Pending investigation                                                          

                                   

DRIVER 2:                Michelle A. Gilbert

                                    Columbia, MO

                                    Age: 33

                                    Injured: Moderate

                                    Seatbelt use: Yes

                                    Alcohol/drug use: Unknown/Pending investigation

 

                                   

 

INCIDENT DETAILS:

 

                        The crash occurred as vehicle 1 was exiting a private drive in the 1000 Block of Old Highway 63. Vehicle 2 was traveling northbound on Old Highway 63. Vehicle 1 began making a left turn to travel southbound on Old Highway 63. Vehicle 1 failed to yield to vehicle 2. Vehicle 2 then crashed into the side of vehicle 1. Driver 1 was transported to the hospital with life threatening injuries. Driver 1 was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. Driver 2 was transported to the hospital with moderate but not life threatening injuries.

 

 

 

                        The investigation is ongoing.

 

                                                                                              

 

           

Location: Old Highway 63 @ Gordon