Teen Dies in Fatal Crash near Ellsinore Thursday Afternoon

Van Buren, MO. – Two teens were involved in a fatal crash near Ellsinore Thursday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on County Road 325, 6 miles west of Ellsinore at 4:20 p.m.

A northbound 2007 Toyota Highlander driven by a 16-year old male ran off the roadway and struck a tree after the driver lost control of the vehicle. Neither the driver nor the 17-year old female passenger from Winona had been wearing seat belts. The male was killed in the crash. The female suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital for treatment.

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This is MSHP Troop G’s 8th fatality for the year as compared to 11 at this time in 2021.

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