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Paul Bennet, James Morris Injured in Accident at US Hwy 59 in Saint Joseph, MO

Published on: July 16, 2021

Date of Accident
July 16, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Paul Bennet, James Morris
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 59, Saint Joseph, MO, U.S.

What Happened

State Police identified the people injured in a collision at US Hwy 59 in Saint Joseph, MO on July 16th, 2021. Police say the incident happened when a State transportation struck pulled into the shoulder to make a wide left turn around 12:45 p.m.. A tractor-trailer attempting to pass the MoDOT truck collided with truck and an embankment. The semi-truck driver, 52-year-old Paul Bennett was hospitalized with minor injuries. The driver of the state truck, James Morris, was also hospitalized with minor injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, State Transportation Vehicle
Road/Highway
US Hwy 59
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

State transportation vehicle pulled into the shoulder to make a wide left turn and collided with a tractor-trailer attempting to pass the vehicle

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