Friday, July 10, 2026

Granby man cited for DWI, passenger killed in crash near Sarcoxie

A Granby man was cited for felony driving while intoxicated- death of another, following a one-vehicle crash 6:52 p.m. Thursday on County Road 60 two miles southwest of Sarcoxie.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2019 Dodge Charger driven by William J. Kelly, 41, Granby, traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned multiple times causing a passenger in his vehicle, a 38-year-old Granby woman,  to be ejected.







The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:10 p.m. by Jasper County Coroner James Harrison.

Kelly, who was also cited for endangering the welfare of a child, failing to secure a child less than 16 and careless and imprudent driving, was airlifted to Mercy Joplin with serious injuries.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Another drunk driver, charge William J. Kelly, with Murder and send him to prison. We need to send a message that Drinking and Driving will not be tolerated. This requires all you weak azz Judges and Prosecutors to do your Jobs, or we need to Recall you or Vote you Out of Office, no more slaps on the wrists or probations. Any of the Public - you, your family, or your friends, could be the next victims of these Drunk Drivers!

Anonymous said...

Agreed