Fatality crash at Paris Road and Waco Road

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

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.