Franklin County, Missouri turned tragic late Saturday night when 49-year-old Raymond Gullet lost his life in a head-on crash involving a utility task vehicle and a pickup truck.
The crash happened around 9:43 p.m. along a rural roadway. Reports indicate the UTV Raymond Gullet was driving moved across the center line and entered the path of an oncoming pickup truck.
The pickup truck, driven by a 62-year-old man, was traveling westbound when the collision occurred. The impact was severe and happened almost instantly.
Emergency responders arrived quickly after the crash was reported. Despite their efforts, Raymond Gullet was pronounced dead at the scene due to the extent of his injuries.
The pickup driver survived the crash but suffered moderate injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he received medical treatment.
News of Raymond Gullet’s death spread quickly through the local community. Friends and family have been left in shock, struggling to process how suddenly his life was taken.
Those who knew him describe him as someone with familiar ties in the area, and his absence is already deeply felt among loved ones trying to come to terms with the loss.
Authorities with the Missouri State Highway Patrol continue to investigate the crash. They are working to understand exactly how the UTV crossed into the opposite lane.
