Saturday, March 12, 2016

Minor Injuries in Truck Crash North of Maryville

A truck crash north of Maryville resulted in two minor injuries. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that on last Tuesday, March 8th at 7:15 am, a 2008 Hino Straight Truck driven by Edward Seipel (57) of Maryville was westbound on 71 turning into a private driveway when it was struck from behind by a 2015 Hino Straight Truck driven by Aubrey Grier (33) of Gower (MO). The 2008 truck spun to a stop off the north side of 71, The 2015 truck traveled across the eastbound land and traveled off the south side and overturned. The 2015 truck was hauling batteries and lost the majority of its cargo.

Mr. Seipel and Mr. Grier both received minor injuries and refused medical treatment. Both were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. The 2008 truck received moderate damage and was driven from the scene; the 2015 truck was totaled.

The accident was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Nodaway County Sheriff's Department, the Holt Township Fire Department, the Missouri DOT, and the Missouri DNR.

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