TYPE OF INCIDENT: Serious Injury Accident
CASE: 2014006942
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 01/12/14 @ 0355 hours
ACCIDENT LOCATION: Business Loop 70/Parkade
DRIVER: Matthew T. Wyatt
Hallsville, MO
Age: 21
Injured: Serious
Seatbelt use: No
Alcohol/Drug use: Suspected/pending further investigation
PASSENGER: Lacy Wright-Skaggs
Hallsville, MO
Age: 24
Injured: Minor
Seatbelt use: No
INCIDENT DETAILS:
The crash occurred as vehicle 1, a White-colored 1999 Chevy Blazer, was traveling
westbound on Business Loop 70 near Parkade. Vehicle 1 is believed to be traveling
westbound in the eastbound lanes of traffic. Vehicle 1 ran off the road to the left and
collided with a traffic control box. Neither of the occupants was wearing their seatbelt.
Wyatt was transported to the University of Missouri Emergency Room to be treated for
serious injuries. Wright-Skaggs was transported to the University of Missouri Emergency
Room for minor injuries.
***Next of kin has been notified.***
The investigation is ongoing.