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Vehicle Stopped in Construction Zone Rear-Ended

January 18, 2018
Isaac Estes-Jones

     Two drivers were hurt when one failed to stop in a work zone on Wednesday, January 10. 
     According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Dennis M. Merath, 66, of Reeds Spring, was stopped in a construction zone on Missouri 13 north of Highway 86. His 2001 Ford F250 was hit from behind by a 1998 Ford Expedition driven by 30 year old Brenda K. Pearson, of Roland, Okla. 
     Pearson sustained moderate injuries in the crash. She was wearing a seat belt. She was taken to Cox Hospital in Branson by Mercy EMS. 
     Dennis Merath, who was also wearing a seat belt, had serious injuries. He was taken to Cox Branson. 
     Pearson’s 1998 Ford Expedition was totaled. It was towed by Larry’s Towing of Branson West. Merath’s 2001 Ford F250 had moderate damage. It was towed by Chris’s Towing of Lampe. 

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  • Inside This Week's Issue
    • Crop-duster crashes plane just east of Aurora
    • High winds and hail damage homes and vehicles Sunday morning
    • RS police chief on admin. leave, clerks let go
    • Local officer killed in the line of duty finally recognized for his sacrifice nearly a century after his death
    • Kimberling City mayor announces resignation of city administrator
    • Crane honors retiring baseball head coach Bryan Harmon for 29 years of dedication and service
    • Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks golf tournament raises money for local kids programs
    • Weekly Stock Market Insights
    • Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake award over $45,000 in grants
    • Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year Awards Sponsored by Table Rock Community Bank
    • Hurley D.A.R.E Graduates 2022
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