By Crash News Writer 
Dunklin County, MO (October 23, 2024) — A fatal accident occurred on Highway 25 in Dunklin County on Monday evening, prompting a response from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP).
MSHP Sgt. Clark Parrott reported that the crash happened around 5:20 p.m. on October 21, just north of County Road 312. In response to the accident, troopers redirected southbound traffic to Highway 62 and northbound traffic to Main Street in Clarkton. The road has since been reopened.
According to authorities, a southbound passenger car crossed the center line and collided head-on with another passenger vehicle. The driver of the first car, identified as 21-year-old Seth W. Calder of Clarkton, was transported to an out-of-state hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The second driver, 32-year-old Malori M. Staggs of Kennett, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Regional One Health in Memphis, Tennessee, for treatment.
Both vehicles were completely destroyed in the crash.
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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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