Aug 07, 2020

Missouri woman dies after 3-vehicle head-on crash

Posted Aug 07, 2020 9:03 AM

HARRISON COUNTY—One person died in a crash just after 5p.m. Thursday in Harrison County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2012 GMC Yukon driven by Lesa K. Gard, 55, Bethany, was eastbound on U.S. 136 two miles west of Bethany.

The SUV crossed the center line and struck the drivers side of a westbound 2011 GMC 3500 driven by Lucas A. Holcomb, 28, Albany, then struck a  2013 Buick Verano driven by Diane R. Gibson, 68, New Hampton head-on.

Gibson was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Roberson Polley Funeral Home.

Lifeflight transported Gard to Truman Medical Center. Holcomb was not injured. All three were properly restrained at time of the accident, according to the MSHP.