Sullivan Man Fatally Injured Sunday Morning
A Sullivan man was fatally injured in a single vehicle accident Sunday, Oct. 22, on Highway 185, just north of Highway K, at 11:58 a.m.
According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the accident occurred when Robert D. Blum, 56, Sullivan, operating a northbound 2012 Ford F250, traveled off the east side of the roadway and struck a tree.
Blum was transported to Missouri Baptist Hospital-Sullivan, by Missouri Baptist Ambulance where he was pronounced deceased at 12:52 p.m.
A passenger in the vehicle, Douglas D. Blum, 19, Sullivan, received moderate injuries and was also transported to Missouri Baptist Hospital, Sullivan, for treatment.
The Missouri Highway Patrol reported the vehicle was a total loss.