City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 23, 2018

CONTACT: Steven Sapp
Community Relations Director
City of Columbia Missouri
573.874.7257
[email protected]

Fatality crash 2200 block of Old Highway 63

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Crash

CASE: 2018205385

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 09/23/18 @ 0154 hours              

           

ACCIDENT LOCATION:  2200 Block Old Hwy 63                   

DRIVER 1:                Perri A. Jones

                                    Columbia, MO

                                    Age: 21

                                    Injured:Fatal

                                    Seatbelt use: No

                                    Alcohol/drug use: Pending investigation

PASSENGER 1:       Destiny Hardin

                                    Columbia, MO          

                                    Age: 19

                                    Injured: Minor

                                    Seatbelt use: No

                                   

INCIDENT DETAILS: The crash occurred as vehicle 1 was traveling southbound on Old Highway 63 in the 2200 Block at a high rate of speed. Vehicle 1 failed to navigate a curve and ran off the roadway to the right. Vehicle 1 went down an embankment and began to roll. Driver 1 was ejected from vehicle 1. Driver 1 was pronounced deceased on scene. Passenger 1 was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

Next of kin have been notified. The investigation is ongoing.

 

               



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