Jan 06, 2024

Missouri man dies after car strikes a tree

Posted Jan 06, 2024 10:30 PM

CASS COUNTY –One person died in an accident just before 7p.m. Friday in Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Chevy Impala driven by Jeffrey L. Cox, 48, Raymore, was northbound on Interstate 49 just north of the Archie exit.

The driver experienced a medical event. This caused the car to travel off the road and strike a tree.  EMS transported Cox to Belton hospital where he was  pronounced deceased. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.