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

Troop H Headquarters-3525 North Belt-St. Joseph, MO 64506


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jacob P. Angle
(816)387-2345, ext. 3847
H51315
May 13, 2015

EMPHASIS: Deceased Identified In Death Investigation On U.S. 36 In Buchanan County


On May 12, 2015, the body of a black male was found on U.S. Highway 36 westbound approximately 2 miles east of St Joseph, Missouri, in Buchanan County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has positively identified the deceased as William Dau, black male, 36 years of age, from St Joseph, Missouri. Preliminary autopsy results indicate the cause of death was extensive crush trauma, with injuries that are consistent with having been struck by a vehicle. The next of kin has been notified and the investigation is continuing. Complete autopsy results are pending at this time.
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