Missouri July Weekend: Crashes and Tragedies | St. Louis News

Missouri’s Fourth of July weekend turned deadly on the roads and water: 235 traffic crashes caused 113 injuries and 9 deaths, with 125 DWI arrests. On the water, 3 boating incidents led to 3 injuries, but 3 drownings—including a 25-year-old at Lake of the Ozarks and a 32-year-old in the Current River—added to the grim toll. Nine boaters were also cited for drinking while operating vessels. While crash numbers dipped from last year’s 273, the 9 fatalities underscore the ongoing danger. Three of the traffic deaths occurred in eastern counties, and 19 DWIs were logged in Troop C’s jurisdiction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42a86adc963fee49