May 26, 2021

Missouri man dies after crash with a semi

Posted May 26, 2021 11:00 AM

GREENE COUNTY—A Missouri man died of injuries in an accident just before 3p.m. Tuesday in Greene County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Kenworth semi driven by Charles W. Medlin, 32, Republic, was southbound on Route N three miles north of Republic.

The semi crossed the centerline and struck a northbound  2002 Buick LeSabre driven by Joseph L. Bailey, 43, Sheldon.

EMS transported Bailey to Cox South Hospital in Springfield where he died. A private vehicle transported Medlin to Cox South Hospital. Bailey was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.