Shanea Brown Dies in Horrific Highway 53 Traffic Crash [Neelyville, MO]

Neelyville, MO (October 4, 2024) On Tuesday evening, 38-year-old Shanea Brown of Poplar Bluff died while another woman was hurt after a tragic crash on Highway 53.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the fatal crash happened at about 9:15 p.m. at the intersection of Missouri Highway 53 and Missouri Highway 142.

Reports say that Brown was driving a 1987 Chrysler 5th Avenue when she collided with the side of a 2022 Kia Carnival, driven by a 32-year-old woman, also from Poplar Bluff.

Emergency responders transported Brown to the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. The 32-year-old driver of the Kia sustained moderate injuries and was also taken to the same hospital for treatment.

Authorities noted that Brown was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, while the Kia driver was. Both vehicles were totaled in the collision. This incident marks the 47th traffic-related death in southeast Missouri for 2024.

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Sweet Lawyers extend their deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Shanea Brown. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort and strength in those around you.

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