Dec 28, 2022

Missouri teen dies after freight train, car crash

Posted Dec 28, 2022 1:30 AM

PHELPS COUNTY — A Missouri teen died in an accident just after 2p.m. Tuesday in Phelps County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Buick Lacrosse driven by Cadey A. Rogers, 18, St. James, was westbound on County Road 3640 and Highway KK.

The driver failed to yield to a Burlington Northern freight train that struck the Buick.

Rogers was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Phelps County Coroner. There were no injuries on the train. Rogers was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.