An elderly man from Ava has died after being struck by a pickup truck on Missouri Route 76 east of his hometown on Monday.
What We Know: Missouri State Highway Patrol says the 81-year-old man died around 3:06 p.m. after he ran out in front of the pickup, driven by a 17-year-old from Norwood.
The teen was not injured despite his truck having extensive damage and officials saying he was not wearing a seatbelt.
(Image Courtesy of Missouri State Highway Patrol)