College student dies from injuries sustained in Sunday evening crash

Friday, May 8, 2009
George Anderson

Lindsey Pruett

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A 2008 graduate of Kennett High School who was seriously injured in a crash near Cabool, Mo., on Sunday, May 3, passed away on Thursday, May 7, as a result of her injuries.

Lindsey Pruett, 19, of Kennett, was pronounced dead at 10:28 p.m., on Thursday at St. John's Regional Medical Center of Springfield, by Dr. Sun Hoon Lee.

Pruett was the rear seat passenger in an automobile crash involving a Highway Patrol vehicle on Sunday, May 3.

According to authorities, the incident occurred as Pruett was traveling with her classmates Leanna Siebenhuener, 18, of Kennett, and Kirsti Olson, 18, of Omaha, Neb., on U.S. Highway 60, approximately 1.1 miles east of Cabool, Mo., at approximately 7:23 p.m.

Authorities say Siebenhuener lost control of the vehicle and slid broadside, colliding with the rear of a parked Missouri State Highway Patrol vehicle, belonging to an officer who was investigating a previous accident.

Both Siebenhuener and Olson suffered minor injuries and were transported by St. John's Emergency Medical Service to St. John's Regional Medical Center.

All three occupants were reported by officials to have been wearing their seat belts.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. McDaniel Funeral Home of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements.

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Love you...........you will be missed!

-- Posted by luvthegame on Fri, May 8, 2009, at 11:50 AM

This is heartbreaking. Such a terrible thing to happen and right before Mothers Day. My prayers and thought are with this family.

-- Posted by celdio96 on Fri, May 8, 2009, at 9:02 PM

we will miss you you will never be forgotten my prayers are with this family kennett high school student of 2009

-- Posted by laquishataylor@yahoo.com on Fri, May 8, 2009, at 11:43 PM

we will miss you you will never be forgotten my prayers are with this family kennett high school student of 2009

-- Posted by laquishataylor@yahoo.com on Fri, May 8, 2009, at 11:44 PM

my prayers are with all of you its awful the worst nightmare any parents should have to have GOD Bless.

-- Posted by ocean on Sat, May 9, 2009, at 1:29 AM

I cannot imagine the emotions that her family and friends are feeling right now. She was a beautiful young lady. People say that in these times we should celebrate the life, but I believe that is easier said than done. May god be with all her loved ones during this time of mourning.

-- Posted by morrison*mom on Thu, May 14, 2009, at 11:02 AM

Lindseyy Imma Miss You So Much!): Just Watch Over Us Toniight At The Graduatiion Hunny

-- Posted by asdfghjkl; on Thu, May 21, 2009, at 5:54 PM