Lawrence County Crash Report: Driver arrested after suspected DUI crash in Aurora kills 4 motorcyclists

Missouri Accident Report – State Highway 39, Aurora, MO.

 

Date: 2023 June 3

Report ID: Unknown

NCIC#: Unknown

Officer ID#: Unknown

Traffic Unit 1: Toyota Corolla

Traffic Unit 2: Motorcycle

Traffic Unit 3: Motorcycle

Traffic Unit 4: Motorcycle

Traffic Unit 5: Motorcycle

Traffic Unit 6: Motorcycle

Occupants: At least 11

Injuries/Fatalities: Yes

Vehicle Damage (If Any): Yes

Property Damage (other than vehicles): Unknown

Road Surface Condition: Unknown

Manner of Crash Impact (Single Vehicle, Angle, Left Turn, Rear-End, Head-On, Sideswipe, U-Turn, Other, Unknown): Head-on

Location of Pedestrian/Cyclist (If Any): N/A

Narrative

AURORA, MO – Four motorcyclists were killed and nearly a dozen others injured after a suspected DUI crash near Aurora on Saturday afternoon.

According to WSAZ, a Toyota Corolla crossed into the oncoming lanes of MO-39 sometime before 9 a.m. and collided with five motorcycles. All riders were ejected when their bikes overturned in the roadway.

The crash claimed the lives of a 17-year-old girl, 28-year-old Kameron Hale, 59-year-old James Olmsted, and 61-year-old Linda Anderson, all of whom were pronounced dead at the scene.

Six additional motorcyclists, including a 16-year-old, were transported to Springfield hospitals in a serious condition.

The Toyota’s driver was also sent to the hospital in critical condition.

Investigators believe impairment played a role in the deadly crash. Our team will continue to monitor this developing story and provide any updates as they are released to the public.

Please note that the presented sample contains details provided by WSAZ and is NOT to be used as an official legal document.

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