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Merle R Hopper, a 29-year-old man from Chaffee, Missouri, tragically lost his life on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 4:40 PM in Scott County, Missouri.
The collision occurred at this location: Highway 77, 3 miles south of Chaffee.
Hopper was one of the drivers involved in the incident. According to the police report:
FATALITY CRASHNEXT OF KIN NOTIFIED***The crash transpired when Vehicle 1 collided with the rear of Vehicle 2, which subsequently caused Vehicle 2 to hit Vehicle 3. Following this, Vehicle 3 veered across the center of the roadway and was hit by Vehicle 4. The driver of Vehicle 1 was pronounced dead at the scene by Scott County Coroner Scott Branam at 1724. The driver of Vehicle 4 was also pronounced dead at the scene by Scott County Coroner Scott Branam at 1725. These unfortunate deaths mark fatalities #48 and #49 for Troop E in 2024.
Injuries
Merle R Hopper tragically suffered fatal injuries. Hopper was transported by the Scott County Coroner to the Amick Burnett Funeral Home .
Vehicle Damage
Hopper was the driver of vehicle #1, which was a 1996 GMC Sierra. According to the police, the GMC Sierra sustained total damage. The vehicle was removed from the scene by Midwest Towing .
How to Get the Police Report
The Missouri State Highway Patrol assigned report number 240502991 to this crash. Trooper W A Wadlington Assisted By Sergeant D M McDaniel Corporal J B Doyle and Trooper D W Welker 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
Merle R Hopper’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 Hopper’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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