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St. Joseph man dies in Saturday tractor accident

ST. JOSEPH- A St. Joseph man died in a Saturday accident in Andrew County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Chevy Silverado driven by Richard D. Walker, 37, Stewartsville, was northbound on Business U.S. 71 five miles north of St. Joseph.

The vehicle struck the rear of a Ford farm tractor driven by Ora A. Brooke, 84, St. Joseph. Brooke was ejected as the tractor ran off the left side of the road. He was transported to Heartland Regional Medical Center where he died.

The KHP reported Walker did not seek immediate medical treatment.

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