MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop F Headquarters - 2920 North Shamrock Road - Jefferson City, MO 65102


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Paul J. Reinsch
(573) 751-1000
May 23, 2012
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EMPHASIS: Manslaughter Charges Filed In Montgomery County Traffic Crash


On May 21, 2012, Kelli C. Smith, 22, of Jefferson City, MO, was arrested on a charge of vehicular manslaughter following the investigation of a traffic crash on I-70 in Montgomery County. The crash occurred on February 25, 2012, and resulted in the death of Thomas D. Sullivan of Parkville, MO. Smith is being held in the Montgomery County Jail pending the posting of bond.
The charge for which Smith has been arrested is mere accusation and is not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charge must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.



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