Fatal Crash on MO 72 Claims Life of Ironton Man

Iron County, Mo. (KFMO) - A fatal crash occurred Tuesday afternoon on Missouri Highway 72, approximately three miles east of Arcadia, resulting in the death of a 64-year-old Ironton man.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 3:53 p.m. when a 2017 GMC, driven by the Ironton man, crossed the center line. The vehicle sideswiped a 2013 Ford F-150 before colliding head-on with a 2024 Ram. The driver of the GMC was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Ford F-150, a 62-year-old man from Belleview, sustained no reported injuries and was able to drive away from the scene.

The driver of the Ram, a 34-year-old man from Sedgewickville, suffered vehicle damage, and his truck was towed.