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Mark E Smith of Trimble, Missouri was killed on Monday, August 7, 2023 at 7:33 AM in Buchanan County, Missouri. Smith is a 70-year-old man.

The crash happened here: ON US169 AT MO31 / 5 MILES SOUTH OF EASTON

In the crash, Smith was a driver. The police described the crash like this:

FATALITY REPORT - NEXT OF KIN NOTIFIED–CRASH OCCURRED AS VEH1 WAS NORTHBOUND ON US169 AND VEH2 WAS SOUTHBOUND ON MO31. VEH2 PULLED INTO THE PATH OF VEH1. VEH2 STRUCK THE PASSENGER SIDE OF VEH1. VEH1 BEGAN TO SKID, OVERTURNED, EJECTING THE DRIVER. VEH1 CAME TO REST ON ITS DRIVERS SIDE FACING EAST IN THE NORTHBOUND LANE OF US169. VEH2 CAME TO REST ON ITS WHEELS FACING SOUTH IN THE MIDDLE OF US169. DRIVER OF VEH1 WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED AT 0801 HOURS ON 08/07/23 AT THE SCENE BY BUCHANAN COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER TOM CATES. ASSISTED BY CPL. J.E. HAINEY (775), TPR. T.N. GARTON (408), TPR. A.M. MAPEL (1387) AND BUCHANAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT.

Injuries

Mark E Smith’s injuries were fatal. Smith was taken by Not Mentioned to Body Transported To Meierhoffer Funeral Home In St. Joseph.

Vehicle Damage

Smith was in vehicle #1, a 2009 Ford F-150. Smith was a driver. The police said the damage to the 2009 Ford F-150 was total. Regarding removal of the vehicle, the police said it was towed by Blue Knight Towing Of St Joseph .

How to Get the Police Report

The Missouri State Highway Patrol assigned report number 230425746 to this crash. Corporal J D Farmer and McIu Corporal R V McCormick of the Missouri State Highway Patrol wrote up the report. The highway patrol charges nearly $8.00 for each certified report. Certification is required for court. The highway patrol is currently backlogged and they state on their website that you will have to wait 10 days and may have to wait an extended period of time beyond that for the report. Further, unless you qualify under the Federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, the report you get will have important and necessary information such as photographs, social security numbers, driver license numbers, names, addresses and telephone numbers redacted (blacked out). But you can call or text 888-878-8783 to request a free copy of the police report.

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Insurance Claim

Mark E Smith’s family may have an insurance claim for wrongful death. The police said the insurance company was unknown. A lawyer may be able to recover money for a client even when there is no insurance. A lawyer will maximize the amount collected from the insurance company. In most cases, family members can recover money for the death of a loved one—even if a family member was driving. Getting a lawyer working on this case early will allow Smith’s family to receive advice about preserving and gathering evidence and the value of the claim, which will help with the recovery. For more information call or text Lawyer Burt True at 888-878-8783 .

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Lawyer Burt True

Lawyer Burt True

Burt True is licensed to practice law in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. He is a member of the United States Supreme Court Bar. Burt has 31 years of experience. You can hire him online. That way he can start immediately preserving the evidence in your case. Burt will answer the phone. Call or text 888-878-8783 .

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The True Law Office, LLC, helps injured people recover money for their injuries. Burt and his assistants focus on serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.