Aug 07, 2021

Maryville man dies after 2-vehicle crash

Posted Aug 07, 2021 10:48 AM

NODAWAY COUNTY—A Missouri man died in an accident just after 7:30p.m. Friday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Ford Fusion driven by Alexander L. Lesiak, 19, Columbus, Nebraska, was southbound on U.S. 71 at Route M eight miles south of Maryville.

The Ford struck the front drivers side of an eastbound 2007 Chevy 2500 driven by James M. Boyles, 88, Maryville.

Boyles was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Price Funeral Home in Maryville. Lesiak was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.