Dec 16, 2022

Missouri man dies after partially ejected in crash

Posted Dec 16, 2022 10:00 AM

MACON COUNTY—A Missouri man died in an accident just after 5p.m. Thursday in Macon County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by Cecil W. Bender, 68, Macon, was southbound on MO 3 eight miles northwest of Atlanta.

The van skidded off the west side of the road, struck a ditch and overturned. The driver was partially ejected.

Bender was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Greening Eagan Hayes Funeral Home in Macon. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.