1 Killed, Linda Osborn Injured in Truck Accident on I-44 in Laclede County, MO
Laclede County, MO — January 9, 2024, a teenage girl was killed and Linda Osborn was injured in a truck accident at approximately 5:30 p.m. along Interstate 44.
According to authorities, 18-year-old Linda Osborn and a 17-year-old girl were traveling in a westbound vehicle along Interstate 44 in the vicinity of Phillipsburg when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for unknown reasons, the vehicle collided with a bridge support, becoming disabled in the active lanes of the interstate as a result. The vehicle was then struck by an 18-wheeler. The 17-year-old was declared deceased at the scene due to injuries incurred during the accident. Osborn, however, sustained suspected severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital by EMS in order to receive treatment. No other injuries have been reported.
The weather and road conditions in the area at the time have not been reported on. There are not currently any additional details available pertaining to this incident. The investigation is ongoing.
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