Feb 23, 2021

Missouri man dies after pickup truck crash, fire

Posted Feb 23, 2021 6:44 PM

TANEY COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 1a.m. Tuesday in Taney County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Anthony M. La Grand-Perez, 25, Branson, was eastbound on Highway 165 two miles west of Hollister.

The pickup traveled off the road, struck several trees and caught fire.

La Grand-Perez was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Cremations of the Ozarks. The MSHP did not have information on his seat belt usage.