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Donald Chamernik, 69, and Louise Chamernik, 72, killed, and Mozelle McKinney, 91, and Frederick McKinney, 60, injured in collision between motorcycle and passenger vehicle on U.S. 63 in West Plains, Missouri

Modified Date: 
Sat, 01/30/2016 - 8:57am
Accident Date: 
Friday, January 29, 2016

Houston pair injured in crash that killed two

Authorities said Mozelle McKinney, 91, were driving a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis that turned onto U.S. 63 into the path of a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by Donald Chamernik, 69, of West Plains. The accident occurred north of the Richards School. Chamerick and his wife, Louise, 72, were pronounced dead at the scene.
 
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved: 
Donald Chamernik
Louise Chamernik
Mozelle McKinney
Frederick McKinney
Roadway: 
U.S. 63
City: 
West Plains, MO
County: 
Howell County, MO
Area: 
Springfield, MO

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