Sep 19, 2021

Missouri man dies after UTV strikes a tree

Posted Sep 19, 2021 10:30 AM

MILLER COUNTY—A Missouri man died in an accident just after 8p.m. Saturday in Miller County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Can-Am Defender UTV driven by Gary R. Herigon, 65, Eugene, was southbound on Old 10 mile road south of Kings Bluff Drive.

The UTV traveled off the the road and struck a tree. Herigon was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the funeral home in Eldon. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.