News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Martin K. Elmore
(417) 469-3121
G-02082
February 25, 2008

EMPHASIS: Missouri State Highway Patrol Requesting Assistance With Information Regarding Fatal Leaving The Scene Of A Motor Vehicle Accident



On Sunday, February 24, 2008, at approximately 4:20 a.m., members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol were called to investigate a traffic crash on U.S. Highway 160, three miles west of Alton, MO, in Oregon County. Upon arrival, officers determined a westbound vehicle being operated by Justin M. Crews, 21, of Alton, MO, had run off the edge of the roadway, struck a culvert, and overturned, ejecting Crews onto the roadway. Evidence at the scene suggested that Crews was then struck by an unknown vehicle, which left the scene. Oregon County Coroner Tom Clary pronounced Crews dead at the scene. The investigation continues into the identification of the driver of the second vehicle.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is asking anyone who might have any information about the traffic crash or knowledge of the vehicle involved to immediately contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G Headquarters at (417) 469-3121.

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