Driver arrested after deadly Moniteau County crash
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)
A driver involved in a deadly crash near the Moniteau/Miller County line over the weekend has been arrested.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Ryan Wolfe, 47, was arrested just after 10:10 p.m. Saturday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated that involved the death of another person.
Troopers said Wolfe drove a motorcycle into the back of another vehicle on Highway 87 near Shepherd Road around 8:50 p.m. Saturday.
Wolfe's passenger, Kathleen Bennett, 39, of California, Missouri, was killed after she was thrown from the motorcycle.
According to the crash report, Wolfe was flown to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. He was listed in fair condition Monday morning.
Troopers told ABC 17 News on Sunday the other vehicle involved in the crash was found after it left the scene.
The driver of the vehicle is still unknown.
Anyone with information about the crash or driver is asked to call the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) May 23, 2021
State Troopers are investigating a leaving the scene fatality crash on MO 87 near the Moniteau/Miller County line. We are looking for a dark blue passenger vehicle, possibly a Kia, with damage to the rear. Please contact Troop F with info at 573-751-1000. pic.twitter.com/fAwGwXUz9w
At last check, charges haven't been filed against Wolfe.
