Woman killed when car pushed into path of tractor-trailer
Margaret McCurnin, 76, was killed Monday when the car she was riding in was hit front behind and pushed into the path of an oncoming tractor-trailer on Missouri 171 near Carl Junction.
The accident occurred around 1:25 p.m. when the 2002 Mercury McCurnin was riding in slowed on the highway and was rear-ended by a 1999 Chrysler, driven by Shane McGinnis, 23. The collision caused the Mercury to veer into the northbound lane where it was hit by a tractor-trailer and a 2004 Nissan, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
McCurnin was pronounced dead at the scene. The three others in her car suffered only minor injuries.
No citations were indicated by the investigating officer. An accident reconstruction will be conducted to fill out the details of the crash.
