Pedestrian dies after struck by tractor trailer in Stoddard County

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STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A Puxico man died after he was hit by a tractor trailer in Stoddard County on Thursday.

William E. Vanover, 31, of Puxico was walking on County Road 477 when he was struck by a tractor trailer five miles north of Dudley.

It happened at 12:58 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Lawrence R. Cookson, 83, of Puxico was driving a 2000 International tractor trailer north on County Road 477 when his vehicle hit Vanover.

 

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