UPDATE: Springfield Police have released the names of those who were involved in a deadly crash on Highway 65 Monday evening.
Officers say the two-car crash happened around 7:05 p.m., on Highway 65 near Division in Springfield.
Police say a black Dodge Durango operated by Mikaila Koch, 17, of Bolivar, was northbound on US 65 when it struck the rear of a white 2016 Chevy Cruze operated by Clorissa Tilden, 37, of Reeds Springs.
The Chevy Cruze went off the roadway and struck a guardrail, killing an 11-year old female passenger. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Tilden and a 16-year-old passenger were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The investigation is on-going. Next of kin have been notified and impairment was not believed to be a factor in this crash.
The Springfield Police Department expresses its condolences to the family.
This marks the fourth fatality crash in Springfield in 2019.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: A portion of Highway 65 is blocked in east Springfield after a deadly crash.
Police say it happened just after 7 p.m. on northbound 65 at Division Street. Northbound lanes are closed as police investigate.
One person has been confirmed dead. No names have been released.
Crews say multiple vehicles were involved, and officers are asking drivers to find an alternate route.
