Tyler S. Hightower Obituary, Death – A tragic single-vehicle crash in Pemiscot County claimed the life of a Kennett, Missouri, resident early Thursday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Crash Report, the incident occurred around 5 a.m. on October 17, when 21-year-old Tyler S. Hightower was driving westbound on Highway 84, about one mile west of Hayti.
Hightower was operating a 2018 Dodge Charger when the vehicle veered off the right side of the road. The car struck an embankment and overturned, resulting in a fatal accident.
Hightower was pronounced dead at the scene by Pemiscot County Coroner Brian Irions at 5:30 a.m. The MSHP report also noted that Hightower was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the use of seatbelts. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.