Fatal Accident Near Stanberry

A fatal accident occurred Friday morning on 169 just south of Stanberry at around 7:25. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 1994 Kenworth driven by Donald West of Albany was southbound on 169 when it crossed the center line, and off the east side of the roadway. The vehicle continued around 400 feet along 169 before entering a cornfield. The vehicle then traveled 900 feet into the cornfield before coming to rest. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:36 that morning. He was transported to the Roberson-Polley Funeral Home.