Excelsior Springs Man Killed In Wednesday Evening Collision

An Excelsior Springs man lost his life Wednesday evening in a two-vehicle accident in Ray County.

According to the accident report from Troop A of the Highway Patrol, 56-year-old Excelsior Springs resident Randy D. Owens was driving a 2001 Chevy S-10 on Missouri Route 10 at Route M at 5:38 P.M. Wednesday when he began to slow and his vehicle was hit from behind by a 2008 Buick Enclave being driven by 46-year-old Richmond resident Michele L. LeMatty.

The collision caused the Owens vehicle to overturn.

Owens was not wearing a seat belt and suffered critical injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:05 P.M. by Ray County paramedic Scott Williams.

LeMatty was reportedly uninjured in the accident.