An Altamont teen died from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash on Sunday. The St. Louis medical examiner’s office confirmed yesterday that 17-year old Hunter Barns died on Monday. Barns had been flown to St. Louis Children’s Hospital after losing control of his vehicle in Moccasin Township. The Effingham County Sheriff’s Department said that the Barns’ vehicle left the north side of 1500th Avenue and struck a tree before rolling over and landing on its top. Police said Barns was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle.
Teen Dies from Injuries Sustained in a Vehicle Crash
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Jun 15, 2016 | 8:13 AM