Breanna Thomas, 18, was pronounced deceased today. This investigation is ongoing.
January 6, 2018 News Release
The Springfield Police Department was dispatched to an injury crash at 1:48 p.m. on Jan. 6 in the 2500 block of W. Bennett.
A black 2006 Nissan Altima driven by Austin Larue, 22, of Republic, was westbound at a high rate of speed. After going over the railroad tracks, he lost control of the vehicle and ran off the road, striking a concrete pillar.
His passenger, Breanna Thomas, 18, of Springfield, was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital where she is in critical condition.
Larue was also injured and was transported to the hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening.
Impairment may have been a factor as well as other circumstances that are currently under investigation.
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