The first fatality crash worked by Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol takes place in the Lakes Region.
According to the report, the crash occurred on State Highway 39 10 miles south of Aurora when a Jeep went off the road and struck a tree.
The driver of the Jeep, a 62-year-old man from Miller, was pronounced dead at the scene by Barry County Coroner Gary Swearingin.
How Much Severe Weather Will the Lakes Region See This Week?
While the risk is low, the Lakes Region could see some scattered severe thunderstorms the rest of the week.
Did the Storms That Hit the Lakes Region Over the Weekend Spawn Tornadoes?
The National Weather Service has confirmed a pair of tornadoes briefly touched down in the Lakes Region Saturday night.
Longtime Area Attorney Peter Rea Passes Away
A man who served the region as both a prosecutor and judge has died.
Spillway Gates Opened at Table Rock Dam
Heavy rains that pelted the Lakes Region over the weekend caused water levels to rise which leads to a response from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Man Found in Table Rock Lake Identified
The man whose body was found in Table Rock Lake over the weekend has been identified.
