Crime & Safety

Warrenton Man Killed in Wentzville

Fatal accident on Interstate 70 west of Highway 61.

A Warrenton man died Dec. 20, in a one-car accident on Interstate 70 west of Highway 61 in Wentzville.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 2:50 p.m.

Richard W. Hickle, 60, suffered a medical condition that caused him to lose control of his vehicle. His 2000 Chevrolet pickup traveled off the right side of the road, according to the MSHP. It then veered back onto the highway, striking the median wall.

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Hickle was taken by St. Charles County Ambulance to where doctors pronounced his death at 3:25 p.m.


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