Missouri

Alexander Rodriguez Gonzalez Killed; Donald D. Smith and Alex Isom Injured in Accident at Hwy 36 near Bucklin, MO

Published on: January 24, 2024

Date of Accident
January 22, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Alexander Rodriguez Gonzalez, Donald D. Smith and Alex Isom
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 36, Bucklin, MO

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian at Hwy 36 near Bucklin, MO on January 22nd, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 3:19 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer, operated by 63-year-old Alex Isom is said to have lost control on icy road, colliding with a nearby MoDOT truck operated by 34-year-old Donald D Smith. The impact is believed to have caused the MoDOT truck to lose control, striking 51-year-old Alexander Rodriguez Gonzalez, who was near a stationary tractor-trailer. Reports say Rodriguez Gonzalez died at the scene while Isom and Smith were hospitalized with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening in nature. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
MoDOT Truck, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
Hwy 36
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

MoDOT Truck and Tractor-Trailer were involved in a crash with a pedestrian

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