MODOT Accident
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
Local highway department crews are mourning the loss of a fellow worker. 35-year old Karla Baublitz of Sarcoxie was killed yesterday morning near 7th and Schifferdecker in Joplin. Baublitz was one of two MODOT workers who were repairing a tractor when they were struck by a small pickup. State troopers say the driver of the truck fell asleep at the wheel. Baublitz was pronounced dead at the scene. Her fellow worker, 31-year old Trevor Keller is being treated for serious injuries.
Reported By: Jim Jackson
