Bates County News

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Pedestrian Killed in Clinton

 On Wednesday, September 6th, 2023, at approximately 2:18 p.m., members of the Clinton Missouri Police Department were called to investigate a traffic crash on Missouri 7 Highway, just east of Missouri 13 Highway in Clinton. 


Upon arrival, officers determined a vehicle travelling south bound on Missouri 7 Highway had struck a pedestrian, Heather Willcockson, 38, of Clinton Missouri. 

The driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries. Willcockson was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The investigation is currently ongoing.

Gloves and Hats needed

  The Patient and Family Advisory Council at Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) is collecting gloves and stocking hats to help keep stude...