City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

MEDIA ADVISORY

January 1, 2019

CONTACT: Jeff Pitts
Community Relations Specialist/Public Information Officer
Columbia Police Department
573.817.5049
[email protected]

Fatal Vehicle Crash

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle Crash

CASE: 2019-000013

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 01/01/19 @ 0646 hours

ACCIDENT LOCATION: North Highway 63 Southbound/Prathersville Road

DRIVER 1:                Samuel T Holer

                                 Moberly, MO

                                 Age: 65

                                  Injured: Minor

                                  Seatbelt: Yes

                                  Alcohol/drug use: Unknown

PEDESTRIAN:            Jason L Harvey (deceased)

                                  Lake Ozark, MO

                                  Age: 44

                                  Alcohol/drug use: Unknown

INCIDENT DETAILS:

The crash occurred as vehicle 1 was traveling southbound on Highway 63 near Prathersville Road.  Vehicle 1 came around a curve and observed the pedestrian standing in the middle of the right lane in dark clothing.  Vehicle 1 was unable to avoid striking the pedestrian.  The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  The pedestrian was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

 
Next of kin has been notified, and the investigation is ongoing.

Investigating Officer:           Eric Wiegman

                                             Columbia Police Department

                                             573-874-7652



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