Mitchell Charles Killed in Teen Wreck

Mitchell Charles, 19, of Grant City was killed Saturday morning in a teen wreck 6 miles east of Sheridan. Three other teens were injured in the wreck. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2002 Chevy Pickup driven by Charles was westbound on 46 six miles east of Sheridan when he traveled off the north side of the roadway. He overcorrected and crossed the center line, then went back off the north side of the roadway and overturned. Charles was partially ejected and pronounced dead by Worth County Coroner Sharon Supinger. A passenger, Dustyn Rauch (18) of Blockton, received moderate injuries and was taken to SSM Healthcare in Maryville. Another passenger, Shelby Thomas (18) of Sheridan, received minor injuries and was also transported to SSM Healthcare. Another passenger, J.T. Welch (18) of Sheridan, also received minor injuries. None of the occupants were wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. The pickup was totaled and towed from the scene. The accident was investigated by the Missouri Highway Patrol, the Worth County Sheriff's Department, the Grant City Fire Department, and the Worth County Ambulance.