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19-Year-Old Jacob Buman Killed in Shelby County Motorcycle Crash After Collision with Field Sprayer
SHELBY COUNTY, Iowa — A tragic motorcycle crash in rural Shelby County claimed the life of a 19-year-old rider Wednesday evening after his bike collided with a farm vehicle, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Authorities identified the victim as Jacob Buman, of Harlan.
The crash occurred at approximately 7:25 p.m. on Shelby County Road M-16, just north of the city of Shelby.
Preliminary reports indicate that Buman was traveling northbound on a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle when he struck the rear of a 2010 Apache 715 field sprayer.
The agricultural vehicle, operated by Luke Applegate, 37, of Shelby, was also traveling northbound and had begun making a left turn into a private driveway at the time of the collision.
Investigators say the motorcycle impacted the sprayer while it was in the process of turning, resulting in a severe crash.
Following the impact, the motorcycle came to rest in the west ditch along County Road M-16, while the sprayer stopped in the driveway at 226 County Road M-16.
Buman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Applegate was not injured in the incident.
The crash remains under investigation as authorities work to determine all contributing factors.
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No Survivors After Small Plane Crashes in Flames at Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Missouri
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — Authorities are responding to a small aircraft crash in Lake of the Ozarks State Park after the plane went down near Public Beach Drive on Tuesday, November 3. Officials say no survivors are expected.
Osage Beach Mayor Richard Ross said he received information from city staff indicating that at least two people were aboard the aircraft when it crashed.
According to Ross, the plane had taken off from Lee C. Fine Airport, located within Lake of the Ozarks State Park. The aircraft reportedly crashed a short time after departure and was found engulfed in flames.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that troopers were responding to the incident. At approximately 3 p.m. Tuesday, Troop F reported that the aircraft was fully engulfed in flames near Public Beach Drive in Camden County.
Public Beach Drive is located southwest of Lee C. Fine Airport, the reported departure point of the aircraft.
Airport personnel were unable to provide additional information about the crash.
The number and identities of those aboard have not been officially confirmed in the information currently available. Authorities have also not released details about the aircraft, the circumstances leading up to the crash, or the cause of the incident.
Emergency crews are responding as the investigation continues. Additional information, including official confirmation of fatalities and victim identities, is expected to be released by authorities.