Reports

1 injured in early morning crash Monday

A Marshall man was injured in an early morning crash Monday, Aug. 8, in Saline County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the incident occurred on Park Road near Forest Avenue when a 2021 Toyota traveled off the road and overturned, coming to rest on its driver’s side. The driver – Robert W. King, 41, of Marshall – sustained minor injuries. He was transported to Fitzgibbon Hospital via Saline County Ambulance for treatment. King was reportedly wearing a safety device.

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2 people receive injuries in crash Monday

While traveling northbound on Wildcat Road in Saline County, a 2004 Chevrolet traveled off the roadway. According to the report filed by Missouri State Highway Patrol, the vehicle moved at a high rate of speed. This caused the Chevrolet to strike an embankment and overturn. The driver — Samantha Byers, 22, of Sedalia — was ejected and received moderate injuries. Byers’ occupant — Kalib Richardson, 23, of Marshall — received minor injuries.

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Human skull found near Missouri River

A human skull was recovered from near the Missouri River in Saline County, according to the Saline County Sheriff's Department. On Friday morning, deputies responded to a report of an individual locating human remains at Highway F in Miami. The sheriff's department stated no other remains were located at the scene. The recovered skull is under investigation in conjunction with the coroner's office.

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