Brad Peve Killed on 148 in Motorcycle Accident

Brad Peve (39) of Hopkins was killed in a pickup-motorcycle accident on 148 one mile north of Hopkins on Saturday, May 17th. It occurred around 8:40 pm. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 motorcycle driven by Peve was southbound and a 2012 Dodge 2500 Pickup driven by Glenda Wetzel (60) of Bedford was northbound. The motorcycle crossed over the center line of the highway and struck the passenger side of the pickup. The pickup attempted to avoid the collision, but stayed in the northbound lane. The motorcycle traveled off the east side of the roadway and Peve was ejected. The pickup came to a controlled stop on the northbound shoulder of 148. Peve was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Dr. Vince Shelby at 9:40 pm. Peve was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. Wetzel, who was not injured, was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. The motorcycle was totaled and was removed from the scene by a private party. The pickup received extensive damage and was towed from the scene. Peve was taken to the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home in Maryville.