Apr 23, 2023

Missouri man dies after car strikes concrete bridge structure

Posted Apr 23, 2023 11:30 AM

RAY COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 5p.m. Saturday in Ray County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1998 Ford Mustang driven by Hunter C. Colbert, 23, Excelsior Springs, was northbound on Highway O just north of Brashears Road.

The driver lost control of the car on a curve. The vehicle traveled off the right side of the road, struck a bridge concrete structure.

Colbert was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the county coroner's office. He was wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.