BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Police Department responded to a call of a serious single-vehicle crash on Hwy 165 and Austin Avenue near the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery at about 1:40 p.m. on August 26, 2022.

When officers arrived, they found one individual from the vehicle deceased. Two others were transported to the hospital. While the cause of the crash has not been determined, the preliminary investigation reveals that speed could be a contributing factor to the crash.

Besides the Branson Police, Branson Fire Rescue, Taney County Ambulance District (TCAD) and the Taney County Coroner responded to and assisted with this incident.