Russellville Woman Killed, Two Others Injured in Boone County

A Russellville woman was killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday evening in Boone County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that an eastbound 2022 Ford Transit, driven by 34-year-old Raechel N. Ford of Russellville, was on Route H at Innovation Boulevard just before 6:30 p.m., when the Ford crossed the center of the roadway and struck the left front of a westbound 2021 Jeep Compass, driven by 62-year-old Debra S. Bates of Russellville.

Bates was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:05 p.m., by Paramedic Jeff Rudloff. The body was taken to Capital Mortuary.

Bates' passenger, 63-year-old Lisa M. Roberts of Lakeside Calif., suffered serious injuries and was transported by Boone County EMS to University Hospital for treatment.

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Ford suffered moderate injuries and was transported by University EMS to University Hospital.

Both vehicles were totaled and towed by I-70 Towing.

This was Troop F's first fatality for December, and the 45th for the year.

There were a total of five Troopers on scene.