Plainville, Illinois Man Tragically Killed on U.S. 61 in Lewis County, Missouri
Floyd Bowles of Plainville, Illinois was tragically killed on September 28, 2007 when he suddenly stopped on U.S. 61 in Lewis County, Missouri. A car driven by Janet Hassen hit Mr. Bowles' vehicle from behind. According to authorities, Janet Hassen was transported by ambulance to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. She was admitted and listed as having moderate injuries. Mr. Bowles was pronounced dead at the scene by Lewis County Coroner, Larry Arnold.
It is extremely important to watch the flow of traffic at all times. According to the Missouri state drivers' license testing rules, it is advised people travel one car length behind the car in front of them for every 10 miles per hour traveled. For example, if you are traveling 50 miles per hour, you should be 5 car lengths behind the car in front of you. Remember, this is a guideline only. If conditions are poor, you should increase this distance. Only under very unusual situations would it be wise to follow closer than this guideline.
The rules of the road exist for every one's safety. Please keep you and your family safe when traveling Missouri's roadways and follow the law.
