Type of Incident: Fatality Crash
Case: 2016-002062
Date & Time: 2/24/2016 @ 2:17 p.m.
Location: 5600 block Paris Road (Paris Road & Waco Road)
Vehicle 1: 2012 Toyota Corolla
Driver: Theresa R. Rish
Centralia, Missouri
Age: 48
Injured: Serious Injuries
Passenger: Patricia R. Rish
Columbia, Missouri
Age: 75
Injured: Serious Injuries
Vehicle 2: 2016 Nissan Altima
Driver: Genie F. Drown
Columbia, Missouri
Age: 68
Injured: Fatal
Incident Details:
Genie Drown was traveling south on Paris Road, near Waco Road in her 2016 Nissan. Patricia Rish was traveling north on Paris Road in her 2012 Toyota. The Nissan crossed over the center dividing lines for an unknown reason, rotated, and slid south in the northbound lanes of Paris Road. The Toyota struck the Nissan on the driver side causing extensive damage to both vehicles. The Nissan came to rest on the driver side of the vehicle. The driver and passenger of the Toyota were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Nissan (Drown) was pronounced deceased at the scene. Speed is believed to be a possible factor of the crash. Alcohol/Drug use by either driver are unknown at this time.