Richard Augustine, 58, and Debra Smith, 60, killed, and Paul E. Patton, 49,charged in motorcycle crash on Missouri 72 near Patton, Missouri
Modified Date:
Sun, 06/23/2019 - 11:53amAccident Date:
Sunday, September 25, 2016
2 people killed in crash involving truck, motorcycle in Bollinger Co., MO
Officials say the accident occurred on MO 72, about 2 miles west of Patton.
2 killed in head-on Missouri motorcycle crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the crash happened Sunday afternoon when a pickup truck crossed the centerline 2 miles west of the Bollinger County town of Patton on Missouri 72.
Driver charged with manslaughter in crash that killed 2
The highway patrol arrested Paul E. Patton, 49, of Patton on Sunday. The Bollinger County's prosecuting attorney's office issued an arrest warrant for Patton on Monday. Patton was charged with two class B felonies and, if convicted, he could face five years in prison on each charge.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Richard Augustine
Debra Smith
Paul E. Patton
Roadway:
Highway 72City:
Patton, MOCounty:
Bollinger County, MO
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