King City Student Killed in UTV Crash

The King City R-I School District is mourning the loss of a 14-year-old student following a fatal UTV accident in Gentry County Sunday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the vehicle overturned on private property, leading to the partial ejection of the teenager, who later died from her injuries. School officials have made…

The King City R-I School District is mourning the loss of a 14-year-old student following a fatal UTV accident in Gentry County Sunday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the vehicle overturned on private property, leading to the partial ejection of the teenager, who later died from her injuries. School officials have made counselors available to support students and staff, while authorities noted that no safety restraints were in use at the time of the crash.

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