Cape Girardeau, MO (June 13, 2025) – A 34-year-old man from Pevely was killed Friday morning in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County.

According to reports, the crash occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. on June 13, about nine miles north of Fruitland on I-55 southbound. Authorities say a 2022 Volkswagen Taos, driven by the man, left the right side of the roadway and crashed into a rock bluff. The impact ejected the driver from the vehicle, who was not wearing a seatbelt.

Emergency responders pronounced the man deceased at the scene. He was later identified and transported by the Cape County Coroner to the Cape Girardeau County Coroner’s Office. The vehicle was totaled and towed from the crash site by Cape County Towing. No other vehicles were involved, and no additional injuries were reported.

This incident marks the 27th fatality of the year for Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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