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

Troop D Service Center - 4282 South Grand Avenue - Carthage MO 64836


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Mike Watson
(417) 359-1500 ext. 2229
DS2011-20
December 15, 2011

EMPHASIS: Patrol Seeking Assistance With Fatal Crash In Barry County Involving A Pedestrian


At approximately 7:30 p.m. on December 14, Tommy G. Rickman, 44, Purdy, Missouri, was struck by the driver of a vehicle while walking on Missouri Business Route 37, north of Cassville. Rickman was pronounced dead later at St. Johns Hospital in Cassville. Troopers are attempting to locate the driver of an unknown year, black Ford or Chevrolet crew cab pickup that was seen traveling north on Business Route 37 near the time of the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver and vehicle involved in the crash. Anyone with information is urged to call the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop D Headquarters, at 417-895-6868.
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