Fatal 2-vehicle crash reported on MO 47 near Warrenton

WARRENTON, MO – According to ABC 17, two drivers died following a head-on collision on MO 47 north of Warrenton Thursday.

Matthew O’Donnell, 46, was driving north on MO 47 when he crossed into the southbound lanes and collided with a pickup truck operated by Danny Smith, 59.

First responders were pronounced both men dead at the scene of the accident. Neither victim was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.

The precise location where the crash happened is unclear at this time.

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