Carthage, MO (September 12, 2024) – A fatal head-on crash occurred early. Thursday morning on I-49, about 5 miles north of Carthage. At around 2:01 a.m., a 2018 Ford F150, driven by 62-year-old Lane J. Antenen from Bazine, KS, was traveling northbound in the southbound lane when it collided with a 2019 Volvo tractor-trailer driven by 34-year-old Kudlip Singh from Aurora, IL.
Antenen was pronounced dead at the scene by Jasper County Deputy Coroner Scott Keatts. Singh sustained minor injuries and was transported to Mercy Hospital in Joplin.
The vehicles were towed from the scene by S & S Wrecker. Authorities continue to investigate the crash and will provide updates as more information becomes available.