ANDREW COUNTY —Two women died in an accident just after 10a.m. Saturday in Andrew County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Dodge Caravan driven by Christie L. Petersen, 70, Sheridan, was northbound on U.S. 71 at CR 36 twenty-two miles south of Maryville.
The van traveled off the right side of the road, struck an embankment, became airborne, struck a road sign, struck the ground and rolled onto its top.
Peterson and a passenger Kelly A. Taute, 47, Merced, California, were pronounced dead at the scene and were transported to Bram Funeral Home. Taute was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.