Shirley Fraley Obituary, Death: Shirley Fraley, 79, Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision on Highway 63 in Macon County, Missouri, Dewayne Fraley, 53, Seriously Injured, Pickup Truck Driver Also Injured, Investigation Underway by Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Shirley Fraley, a 79-year-old woman, was killed in a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 63 in Macon County, Missouri, on Tuesday evening.
The accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. when a vehicle attempted to enter Highway 63 from a private driveway and pulled into the path of an approaching pickup truck.
The impact of the crash left Shirley Fraley critically injured, and she was rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to her injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as Dewayne Fraley, sustained serious injuries in the accident and was airlifted to University Hospital for emergency treatment.
The pickup truck’s driver also suffered significant injuries and was transported to Moberly Regional Medical Center for further care.
Emergency responders arrived swiftly at the scene to assist and transport the injured individuals to nearby hospitals.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and it is currently unknown if any other factors, such as visibility or road conditions, may have played a role in the accident.
This tragic incident underscores the dangers of merging into high-speed traffic from private driveways, a maneuver that can be especially hazardous on rural highways where vehicles often travel at higher speeds.
The crash has prompted calls for heightened awareness and caution among drivers, especially when entering or exiting private properties along busy roadways.
Local authorities have not provided further updates on the condition of the surviving individuals, and no additional information has been released about any other factors contributing to the accident.
