Fatal Vehicle Crash Overnight

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle Crash

LAW INCIDENT: 2015078807/2015-004783

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 05/03/15 @ 12:28 AM

ACCIDENT LOCATION: Creasy Springs Rd @ Prairieview Dr

DRIVER:                  Bradley W. Gilman

                               Fulton, MO

                               Age: 27

                               Seatbelt: No

                               Injury: life-threatening

PASSENGER:             Elizabeth J. Upton

                               Columbia, MO

                               Age: 18

                               Seatbelt: Yes

                               Injury: Fatal

INCIDENT DETAILS:

The crash occurred as vehicle 1, a blue 1999 Chevrolet Camaro, was traveling north on

Creasy Springs Rd. @ Prairieview Dr. The vehicle collided with the concrete curb on the

west side of the roadway before sliding sideways off the road and colliding with the ditch.

The vehicle then was airborne for a short period of time prior to colliding with a utility

pole, severing it in two. The vehicle overturned multiple times before coming to rest on its

top in the tree line off the roadway. The driver was ejected during the crash and was

transported from the scene by EMS for life-threatening injuries. The driver was not

wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The passenger was pronounced dead at the

scene. It is unknown if excessive speed and/or alcohol/drugs are contributing factors at

this point in the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing.