Barnett Woman Killed When Horse-Drawn Buggy is Hit

A Barnett woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision that occurred Monday afternoon in Morgan County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a horse-drawn buggy, driven by 51-year-old John A. Leinbach of Barnett, was westbound on Route C, 1562 feet east of Ringwood Road around 1:20 p.m., when a westbound 2016 Jeep Compass, driven by 74-year-old Dorothy J. Griggs of Eldon, struck the rear of the buggy, which then traveled off the right side of the roadway, ejecting both occupants.

John's passenger, 53-year-old Anna M. Leinbach, also of Barnett, was pronounced deceased on scene by Morgan County Coroner Dr. M. B. Jones at 2:16 p.m. The body was taken to Windmill Ridge Funeral Home in California, Mo.

John Leinbach suffered moderate injuries, and was transported to Lake Regional Hospital for treatment.

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The Jeep had moderate damage, while the buggy was totaled.

There were a total of seven Troopers on scene. This was Troop F's second fatality for July, and the 25th for 2023.