On Sunday the Missouri Highway Patrol arrested Charles David Howdeshell, 50, of Vandalia for manslaughter, driving while intoxicated, assault, unlawful use of a weapon, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, careless and imprudent driving, and a seatbelt violation. Howdeshell remains in jail without bond.
Howdeshell was involved in an accident Sunday on Highway 54 west of Route A in Audrain County and according to the highway patrol report Howdeshell attempted to pass a vehicle causing it to travel in the opposite lane and was struck head-on by another vehicle. One person died in the accident; five received serious injuries; and two received moderate injuries. Howdeshell was not injured in the accident.
On Sunday the Missouri Highway Patrol arrested Charles David Howdeshell, 50, of Vandalia for manslaughter, driving while intoxicated, assault, unlawful use of a weapon, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, careless and imprudent driving, and a seatbelt violation. Howdeshell remains in jail without bond.
Howdeshell was involved in an accident Sunday on Highway 54 west of Route A in Audrain County and according to the highway patrol report Howdeshell attempted to pass a vehicle causing it to travel in the opposite lane and was struck head-on by another vehicle. One person died in the accident; five received serious injuries; and two received moderate injuries. Howdeshell was not injured in the accident.