City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 20, 2016

CONTACT: Officer Nathan Turner
Columbia Police, Traffic Officer
573-874-7652

Fatality crash at US 63 and Vandiver

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TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatality Crash

CASE: 2016033493

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 2/20/16 @ 12:10 p.m.                       

                                                                                   

ACCIDENT LOCATION: U.S. 63/Vandiver                       

DRIVER 1:                   John Guffey                                                           

                                  Ashland, MO                                               

                                  Age: 46

                                  Injured: Fatal

                                  Seatbelt use: Yes

                                 Alcohol/Drug use: Pending further investigation

DRIVER 2:                  Homer Couch

                                 Annada, MO           

                                 Age: 63

                                 Injured: None

                                 Seatbelt use: Yes

                                 Alcohol/Drug use: No           

INCIDENT DETAILS:

The crash occurred as vehicle 1, a red 2013 Ford Fusion, was traveling southbound on U.S. 63 near Vandiver. Vehicle 2, a white 2005 Peterbuilt Semi, was traveling northbound on U.S. 63 near Vandiver. Vehicle 1 veered to the left for an unknown reason, crossing the median. Vehicle 1 came into the northbound traffic and crashed into the side of vehicle 2. Driver 1 was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. Driver 2 had no known injuries.

The investigation is on-going.

                   



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