Gilman City man fatally injured in accident

A Gilman City man was fatally injured in an accident that happened at about 5 p.m. on Feb. 6, in Daviess County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred as William Turner, 92, Gilman City, was eastbound on Hwy. 6, while Sarah Bird, 42, Gallatin, was westbound on Hwy. 6.
Turner was driving a 1998 Chevrolet S10. About two miles north of Jamesport at the Hwy. 190 intersection, he crossed the center line and traveled into the path of Bird’s 2014 Dodge Durango. Bird attempted to brake to avoid the collision. The impact occurred as the front end of Turner’s pickup struck the front end of Bird’s SUV. After impact, Turner’s vehicle rotated counterclockwise and came to rest on Hwy. 6 on its wheels, facing northwest. Bird’s vehicle traveled off the north side of Hwy. 6, struck an embankment, and overturned. It came to rest on is wheels, facing northwest.
William Turner was transported to Wright Memorial Hospital by Daviess County Ambulance, where he was pronounced by Dr. Stephen Meirose at 5:55 p.m. on Feb. 6.
Mrs. Bird had minor injuries and was transported by private vehicle to Wright Memorial Hospital. She was wearing her seat belt.
The accident was investigated by Cpl. M.J. Miller, and Sgt. J.M. Toal with Missouri Crash Investigative Unit #1, assisted by Trp. A.D. Neighbors, Tpr. C.D. O’Hara, Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, Daviess County Ambulance, and Jamesport Fire Department.