What We Know: A crash involving a deer and three vehicles has claimed the life of a man south of Nixa.
What It Means: The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it happened around 7 a.m. Wednesday on Highway 160, just north of Riverdale Drive.
Troopers say a Chevrolet SUV struck a deer, crossed the center line, and hit an oncoming car before crashing head-on into a Penske box truck.
The SUV driver died in the crash, while at least two others suffered minor injuries.
The crash forced Highway 160 to close for several hours Wednesday morning.
What’s next: The Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation.
(Photo provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol)