Feb 08, 2020

55-year-old Missouri man dies in pedestrian accident

Posted Feb 08, 2020 1:12 PM

GREENE COUNTY — One person died in an accident just after 8p.m. Friday in Greene County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta driven by Christopher J. Rice, 27, Buffalo, Mo., was northbound on U.S. 65 three miles north of Springfield.

The vehicle traveled off the road and struck a pedestrian identified as  Timothy J. Williams, 55, Springfield, who was standing next a 2018 Ram 5500. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to the Greene County Medical Examiner's office. 

As required by law, the driver was tested for alcohol. Authorities released no additional details late Friday.