The preliminary investigation revealed a 1995 Chevrolet 1500 pickup was parked in the northbound lane of Greensburg Road facing south operated by Samuel Derossett, age 36 of Columbia. A pedestrian, Chad Pegg, age 54 of Greensburg, was standing near the front of the Chevrolet pickup. A 2010 Ford Edge, operated by Norma Shirley, age 74 of Columbia, was traveling north on Greensburg Road when she collided with the Chevrolet pickup and Mr. Pegg. Mr. Pegg was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner. KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County Fire and EMS, and Adair County Rescue Squad.

Source: CNN October 22, 2024 07:10 UTC