James O’Neal Obituary, Death – A fatal accident occurred on Saturday evening in Cooper County, resulting in the death of a Bunceton resident, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report details that Drew Davis, a 25-year-old from Bunceton, was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado southbound on Old Concord Road, a gravel road located south of 8179 Old Concord. At the same time, a 2003 Ford Ranger driven by 70-year-old James O’Neal, also from Bunceton, was traveling northbound. The two vehicles collided head-on in the center of the road.
Following the collision, both vehicles ended up in the middle of the road and were quickly consumed by fire. O’Neal was pronounced dead at the crash site, and his body was transported to Howard Funeral Home. Davis, who sustained moderate injuries, declined medical treatment at the scene.
The report also notes that neither driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. This incident marks the 27th fatal accident reported by Troop F in 2024.
