A 67-year-old Purdin man died in a two-vehicle crash on US 36 at Missouri Highway 5 near Laclede Monday morning. State Troopers report the crash occurred at about 5:45 am, as the Purdin man was southbound and pulled into the path of a vehicle driven by a 32-year-old Brookfield man.
The Brookfield man had minor injuries and sought his own treatment. The Purdin man was taken to Pershing Memorial Hospital. Both drivers were wearing safety belts.