Bates County News

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Monett Man Killed, Four Aurora Residents Injured in I-49 Crash

 A Monett, Missouri, man was killed and four others from Aurora, Missouri, were injured in a crash on Sunday, April 27, 2025, on northbound I-49 at the 150 mile marker in Cass County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 7:13 a.m. when a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer traveling northbound went off the left side of the road and struck a guardrail. The impact ejected the driver and three occupants from the vehicle.

The driver, a 55-year-old man from Monett, Missouri, was not wearing a seat belt. He was transported by Central Cass to Research Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 8:35 a.m.

A 20-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man, both from Aurora, Missouri, suffered serious injuries. They were transported to Truman Medical Center.

Two juvenile girls, ages 4 and 8, also from Aurora, Missouri, suffered minor injuries. The 4-year-old, who was wearing a seat belt, was transported by West Peculiar to Children’s Mercy Hospital. The 8-year-old, who was not wearing a seat belt, was transported by Harrisonville EMS to Children’s Mercy Hospital.



Eileen Rigler, age 89 of Butler

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