At 11:39 a.m. on November 19, 2023, on U.S. Hwy. 65, five miles south of Buffalo, Melody K. Thomas, 52, Long Lane, was driving a 1989 Ford Ranger northbound when her vehicle traveled onto the right shoulder and overcorrected. The vehicle skidded into the median and overturned, ejecting all occupants inside. The Ford Ranger came to rest on its top, west of southbound on U.S. 65. Thomas had 3 passengers in the vehicle: David C. Van Nostrand, 28; Ken D. Van Nostrand, 48; and Kevin L. Van Nostrand, 48. All occupants were from Long Lane. Kevin and Melody faced fatal injuries and were pronounced dead. Ken and David suffered severe injuries and were taken to Mercy Hospital, Springfield. It is unknown if the driver or occupants were wearing a safety device.
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