One vehicle accident claims life of Ava man

Ava, MO – A one vehicle accident 4 miles south of Good Hope in Douglas county has claimed the life of an Ava man. Around 4:00 p.m. on July 26, 2021, a 2007 GMC Sierra ran off the roadway and into a creek bed. The driver, Joseph D. Hamby, 78 of Ava, was pronounced dead at 5:08 p.m. The Sierra had minor damage.

This is Troop G’s 18th fatality as compared to 25 at this time in 2020.

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