HOWELL COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 5p.m. Wednesday in Howell County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Jeep Cherokee driven by Katherine Welch, 32, Thayer, was southbound on U.S. 63 two miles north of Brandsville.
The Jeep crossed the center of the road and struck a northbound 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by Matthew Kirby, 36, Saffell, Arkansas. After impact the Mercury traveled off the left side of the road and the Jeep struck a northbound 2018 Freightliner semi driven by Larry Gilchrist, 68, Ainsworth, Iowa, head-on.
Welch was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. The two other drivers were not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.