Mountain View, MO. – A two-vehicle crash occurred yesterday, on Sunday March 27th of 2022. This happened when Norman Dolde, 68 of Mountain View, stopped in his 2006 Ford Explorer on Highway OO to allow deer to cross safely ahead of him.
Stanley Murphy, 60 of Mountain View, was then traveling southbound in his 2007 Ford Crown Victoria when he struck two of the crossing deer, skidded across the roadway, and struck Doldes vehicle head-on.
Dolde was wearing his safety device and was uninjured in the crash. Murphy was not wearing his safety device and sustained serious injuries.
Both vehicles were totaled in the crash. This incident was investigated by Corporal SJ Crewse of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop G.