Cole County Accident Kills Stover Man

A Stover man was killed and several others were seriously injured including two small children following a two vehicle accident Friday afternoon in Cole County. The Highway Patrol reports 47 year old Albert Miesner was killed after his pickup was struck head on by a vehicle that had crossed the center line driven by 43 year old Salvatore Coombs of Russellville. Coombs received serious injuries while three passengers in Miesner’s truck were also seriously injured including Meisner’s wife Cherre and two little girls ages 3 and 7 identified as Henleigh and hope Miesner all of Stover. Those injured in the accident were taken to area hospitals for treatment.