The investigation was completed after an accident involving Clint Bowyer, a native of Emporia, Kansas and a former NASCAR Cup Series driver. A 47-year-old woman was killed in the crash.
The crash was reported shortly before 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, near U.S. 54 and Missouri Highway 242 near Osage Beach, Missouri.
According to an accident report from the Lake Ozark Police Department, Bowyer was driving west on U.S. 54 and approaching Missouri 242 when he struck a woman walking down the ramp.
The crash report states that once Bowyer became aware of the crash, he stopped immediately. He called 911 and helped point out the first victim who was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman has been identified as Mary Jane Simmons of Camdenton, Missouri.
Bowyer’s vehicle was reported to have suffered severe damage to the front driver’s side and significant damage to the windshield directly in front of the driver’s seat.
The crash report indicates that Bowyer showed zero signs of deterioration and provided a roadside sample of .000 blood alcohol content.
A crystalline substance was found where the victim’s belongings were found and is believed to be methamphetamine, according to the report. He was believed to be under the influence of drugs, according to the accident report.
– Fox 4 KC –