At Rest

Vehic/Purs
Dalton L. Smith was killed after he crashed his motorcycle into the back of a Missouri State Highway Patrol car during a chase. According to reports, Country Club Village police chief Richard Scott was pursuing Smith at speeds in excess of 110 mph. At around 1:35 p.m., Smith radioed the Highway Patrol for help. According to Cpl. Travis L. Williams, he'd activated his emergency lights and pulled into the northbound passing lane to warn vehicles ahead of the chase. The crash occurred less than a minute after Williams was called to assist.
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