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Two from Sedalia die when another driver crashes into their disabled car

SEDALIA, Mo. — A 67-year-old man and his 43-year-old wife died Thursday night when they were stopped on 65 Highway in Sedalia and another car rammed into them.

Eldon Coleman, 67, was stopped on the highway at about 10:20 p.m., facing eastbound because of a prior crash. Neither he nor his wife, Melissa Coleman, 43, were wearing a seatbelt when the 63-year-old driver, heading southbound crashed into them.

Dale Carmichael, 63, of Booneville was wearing his seatbelt and survived the collision.

Both Eldon and Melissa Coleman were pronounced dead at the scene.