Local man dies following morning accident

Friday, March 19, 2010

Annabeth Miller Daily Dunklin Democrat

This 1984 Chevrolet truck rests on a parking lot on the south side of the intersection while workers clear debris from the roadway.

Staff photo by Annabeth Miller

A 50-year-old area man was killed Friday morning in an early morning accident in Kennett.

Police officers report a 1984 Chevrolet truck was northbound from Highway O and pulled into the pathway of an eastbound 1998 International tractor-trailer at the intersection of Highways O and 84.

The driver of the pickup died later Friday morning due to injuries sustained in the accident; the driver of the International tractor-trailer was uninjured.

Kennett Police Department did not release the names of either victim pending notification of family members.

The Chevrolet pick-up rests on a parking lot on the south side of the intersection while workers clear debris from the roadway.

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why do people pull out in front of other vehicle's.. one of the most preventable deaths

-- Posted by sj83 on Fri, Mar 19, 2010, at 4:07 PM

Why do people say such things at such inapropriate times!

-- Posted by rebelmomma on Fri, Mar 19, 2010, at 5:14 PM

I agree with rebelmomma, an interesting moniker by the way. Southern?

-- Posted by br549 on Fri, Mar 19, 2010, at 5:34 PM

my prayers are the family but this could have been prevented if ppl would take the time to watch

-- Posted by plowboyjr31 on Sat, Mar 20, 2010, at 12:52 AM

that's what i was saying plowboyjr31.

I wasn't degrading the man at all, I feel for him and his family and the truck driver that hit him

this is just starting and has already become such an avoidable problem everywhere. People get into a hurry or they just do not care or think "what could happen" Ok that could have been a car with a baby in it that was killed b/c the truck pulled out.

Yes it's a tragedy but the truth needs to be said. These disasters can be avoided by just stopping and waiting. An extra minute will not kill you but pulling out in front of an oncoming vehicle CAN!

-- Posted by sj83 on Sat, Mar 20, 2010, at 11:36 PM

Preventable or not - this family deserves respect during this horrible time of their life. Have respect or shut the heck up, this is NOT the time. It's idiot posters like you that give our town forums a bad name! Try being human would you!!

My sincerest condolences to the family and friends.

"Rest in peace"

I know exactly where your heart is right NOW. God bless you.

-- Posted by Star_gazer on Thu, Mar 25, 2010, at 9:10 PM

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