For further information please contact: Lieutenant Scott E. Meyer
816-387-2345
H071203
July 11, 2012

EMPHASIS: Non-Traffic Fatality on Interstate 35

On July 11, 2012, at approximately 0230 hours, members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol were called to the scene of a traffic crash involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian on Interstate 35 at the 81.2 mile marker in Daviess County.

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that Lucas P. Hoskins, age 28, of Cameron, Missouri intentionally ran in front of a southbound Chrysler PT Cruiser. Mr. Hoskins was pronounced dead at the scene by the Daviess County Coroner.
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