Riley M Pipes Obituary, Death: – A devastating single-vehicle accident occurred early Wednesday morning, resulting in one death and several injuries on County Road 807, close to the 474 address marker in Osage County, Missouri. The incident took place at approximately 1:10 a.m. on October 9, 2024, as reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The vehicle involved was a 2007 Jeep Wrangler, which was traveling northbound and operated by 20-year-old Nathan L. Timpe from Centralia, Missouri. The Jeep veered off the right side of the roadway, overturned, and struck three trees. During the incident, one passenger was ejected from the vehicle.
Tragically, 19-year-old Riley M. Pipes from Fulton, Missouri, was declared deceased at the scene by Osage County Coroner AJ Probst at 1:15 a.m. It was reported that Pipes was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, and his remains were later transported to Morton Funeral Home.
Several other passengers in the Jeep Wrangler sustained various injuries:
– Braden M. Halter, 18, from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to University Hospital for medical attention.
– Kyle R. Burris, 20, from St. Peters, Missouri, experienced minor injuries and opted not to receive treatment at the scene.
– Jacob Stoner, 20, from Congerville, Illinois, sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Capital Region Medical Center for care.
The Jeep Wrangler sustained extensive damage from the collision and was subsequently towed by 4J’s Towing.
Authorities from the Osage County Sheriff’s Department were present to assist with the situation. This tragic incident marks the first fatality reported by Troop F in October and the 37th fatality in the region for the year 2024. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is currently underway as officials work to ascertain the factors that contributed to this unfortunate event.
