PMZMon, 20 Jan 2025 18:42:04 +0000 11, 2016 National News
Washington Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A fatal car accident early Saturday morning resulted in the death of a 21-year-old woman from Cadet.
The incident occurred on Cannon Mines Road, east of Highway 21, at approximately 1:45 a.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze driven by a 19-year-old male from Cadet was traveling westbound when the vehicle began to slide. The car left the roadway, struck a tree, and overturned several times. The female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene by Washington County Coroner Steve Hatfield at 2:11 a.m. The driver sustained no reported injuries. Damage to the vehicle was extensive and towed from the scene. Both occupants’ use of safety devices remains unknown.
The 19-year-old, identified by the MSHP as Dakota R. Parker, was taken into custody and charged with driving while intoxicated - death of another and voluntary manslaughter.
He was placed into the Washington County Jail on a 24 hour hold.
