Beth Rutledge, 45, killed in collision on Missouri Route 21 in Washington County, Missouri
Woman dies, teen hurt in rural Missouri highway crash
Investigators say Rutledge was driving northbound when the teenage driver pulled into the path. Rutledge then struck the left side of the teenager's vehicle and died from injuries in the crash.
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