Springfield Police have identified a woman who has died in a crash over the weekend.
Authorities say around 8 a.m. Sunday, a truck going northbound on West Bypass crossed the median and hit an SUV head-on.
A passenger in the SUV, later identified as 72-year-old Linda Ward from Springfield, died from her injuries.
Press Release:
On Oct. 31, 2021 at 8:10 a.m., Springfield Police were dispatched to 2200 South West Bypass regarding two motor vehicles involved in a head-on collision.
The initial investigation indicated a 2016 Chevy Silverado was being driven northbound on West Bypass when it crossed over the median and struck a southbound 2018 Honda Passport head-on.
The passenger in the Honda Passport died at the scene of the crash.
The drivers of both vehicles were transported to local hospitals with serious injuries.
The deceased passenger was identified as Linda J. Ward, a 72-year-old female from Springfield, Mo.
Family members of the deceased have been notified.
