Fatal Crash Claims Life of West Plains Man
Wed, 02/10/2021 - 1:41pm
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by Amanda Mendez, publisher editor@howellcountynews.com
Randy Brooks, 47, of West Plains, did not survive a two-car crash that took place on US Highway 63 five miles south of Houston on February 4.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when Brooks’ southbound Ford Ranger struck a northbound Dodge Ram driven by Michael Lee, 25, of Raymondville. Both vehicles were totaled. Lee suffered minor injuries.
Brooks was pronounced dead by Dr. Douglas Crase at 2:08 p.m. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
This fatal crash is Troop G’s 5th fatality, compared to two at this time last year.