Two Fatalities in Accident Near Maryville

There were two fatalities in an accident two miles east of Maryville today (Wednesday, August 31st). The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 1994 Dodge Spirit driven by Kristy Lake (47) of Maryville was southbound on Route F at around 4:26 pm two miles east of Maryville. A 2002 Buick LeSabre driven by Thomas Strueby (83) of Conception Junction was northbound. The Spirit crossed the center line and struck the LeSabre head on in the northbound lane. Both vehicles came to rest in the northbound lane. Neither was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.