Russell Minnis, 65, died after colliding with a train in a semi truck on Highway 24 in Monroe County, Missouri

Modified Date: 
Mon, 05/22/2023 - 6:39am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, May 21, 2023

Driver killed after semi-truck smashes into train in rural Missouri

A 2017 Freightliner was traveling eastbound on the highway when the driver, identified as Russell Minnis, failed to stop at the crossing and hit a Norfolk Southern locomotive.

People Involved: 
Russell Minnis
Roadway: 
Highway 24