JACKSON COUNTY, Mo.—A Missouri woman died in an accident just before 7a.m. Tuesday in Jackson County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Ford F150 driven by Daniel E. Speckman, 46, Greenwood, was eastbound on MO 150 just west of MO 7.
The pickup began to slide, crossed the center of the road and struck a westbound 2013 Ford Focus driven by Kyliah R. Sharkey, 27, Pleasant Hill, head-on. After impact the car traveled off the road, struck an embankment and utility pole.
Sharkley was pronounced dead at the scene. Speckman was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.