Southern Missouri crash kills driver
Gerald Hein, 64, was killed Thursday in a two car accident on Missouri 13 in Stone County, Missouri.
Hein’s 1998 Chevrolet Blazer crossed the center line on Missouri 13 at around 3:45 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. As the Blazer went into oncoming traffic, it collided head-on with a 2008 GMC Acadia, driven by Kimberly Gregory, 28.
Hein was pronounced dead at the scene. Gregory suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Cox South Hospital for treatment.
Both drivers were wearing seatbelts.
Since this was a fatality accident, an accident reconstruction will be conducted to determine the specifics of the crash. The initial crash report does not indicate why Hein might have crossed the center line and this would be valuable information for a Missouri car accident attorney should one of the parties try to recoup their damages through a personal injury suit.
