(STL.News) The Missouri Highway Patrol reported a traffic accident. We regret to report this accident/news but wish that everybody involved, and their families the best.
Missouri Auto Accident Report: resulting in the death of Christopher M. Ellis (26) from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Date: April 4, 2021
- Time: 12:40 am
- Number of Vehicles: One (1)
- Driver Name (1): Christopher M. Ellis (26) from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Driver Name (2): N/A
- Injury Driver (1): FATAL – Death
- Injury Driver (2): N/A
- Vehicle Description (1): 2012 Honda Accord
- Vehicle Description (2): N/A
- Incident ID Number: 210153558
- County: Daviess County
- Location: Northbound I-35, 10 miles south of Pattonsburg
- Driver Insurance (1): All-State Insurance
- Driver Insurance (2): N/A
- Vehicle (s) Direction: Northbound
- Investigated by: Trooper NA Regan #1454 and SGT GD Ward #1129
- Troop: Troop H
- Misc. Information: Fatality Accident – accident occurred as vehicle 1 and pedestrian were northbound on I-35. Vehicle 1 struck the pedestrian and came controlled stop on the eastbound shoulder, pedestrian was pronounced deceased by Deputy Jason Melton of Daviess County Sheriff’s Department at 0042 hrs at the scent.
It is the law in Missouri to:
- Wear a Seat-belt
- Have auto insurance
- Obey the laws
- Do NOT drive while under the influence of alcohol or drug use