Fatality accident in Benton County

Around 12:45 p.m. this afternoon The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Benton County responded to a 1 vehicle fatality accident on Missouri 7 Highway just South of Route W in rural Benton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2006 Dodge Dakota truck driven by 66 year old Susan Hornback of Edwards, Missouri was South bound when the truck crossed the center line and traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. 

Susan Hornback was pronounced dead at the scene and was taken to The Benton County Corners Office. The driver wasn't wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. 

This is The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A 24th fatality accident of the year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol was assisted by The Benton County Sheriffs Office.



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