Mosby, Mo. (August 5, 2025) — A 74-year-old Liberty woman was killed Tuesday morning after a dump truck failed to yield and struck her vehicle at the intersection of U.S. 69 and Cameron Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 10:20 a.m. when a southbound 2020 Freightliner dump truck driven by a 33-year-old Kansas City man entered the intersection and hit an eastbound 2013 Ford Transit. The impact forced the Transit off the right side of the roadway, where it overturned.
The woman, whose name has not yet been released by authorities, was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:40 a.m. She was not wearing a seat belt.
Troopers reported the dump truck sustained minor damage, while the Ford Transit was totaled. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
Longstanding Dump Truck Concerns in Mosby
The fatal crash comes amid ongoing concerns from Mosby and neighboring area residents about heavy dump truck traffic tied to mining and hauling operations near the community.
Over the past several years, residents have voiced frustration at public meetings about the frequency, size, and speed of dump trucks traveling through town. Many have cited safety hazards at intersections like U.S. 69 and Cameron Road, the site of Tuesday’s crash, where visibility can be limited and traffic congestion worsens during peak hauling hours.
Earlier this year, The Excelsior Citizen reported on tense discussions between Mosby residents, local officials, and industry representatives over truck routes, noise, and road wear. Some residents have pushed for stricter enforcement of traffic laws, additional signage, or route changes to divert heavy trucks away from residential areas.
Tuesday’s tragedy is likely to reignite those debates, with some in the community already pointing to the incident as evidence that safety improvements are overdue.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by multiple law enforcement officers, including members of its Major Crash Investigation Unit, along with Excelsior Springs Police and Fire Departments and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
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