Dec 17, 2023

Missouri man dies after pickup strikes trailer in private lot

Posted Dec 17, 2023 1:00 AM

HOWARD COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 4p.m. Saturday in Howard County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Dennis E. Klatt, 65, New Franklin, was northbound on MO 5 south of County 345.

The pickup traveled off the right side of the road and the driver overcorrected. The vehicle traveled off the left side of the road and struck a trailer parked in a private lot. 

Klatt was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Howard Funeral Home. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.