Suspect named in fatal hit and run

A suspect is in custody after a hit-and-run Monday evening in Scott County, Missouri, that resulted in one death.

Kevin Jones, 33, of Cape Girardeau County turned himself in to the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Department after his vehicle was identified by a passer-by, according to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter.

“We actually got a call last night from a person,” Walter said. “They had seen the information put out on social media, and they believed they knew the vehicle.”

Walter said the suspect’s vehicle, parked at his residence, had characteristics consistent with what law enforcement was looking for — a dark gray or black Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck with possible damage to its passenger’s side.

Shortly after law enforcement came to investigate the vehicle, a family member drove the suspect to the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Department.

“After he knew where we were at and we were looking at the vehicle he was driving ... he thought it was a good idea to turn himself in,” Walter said.

Jones spoke to investigators Tuesday night, but gave little information, “so we will still try to gather information from him today,” Walter said Wednesday morning.

Jones’ truck also was to be processed for evidence Wednesday.

The victim of the crash was identified by the Missouri State Highway Patrol as Jackie A. Crumley, 49, of Benton, Missouri.

Crumley was a contractor salesman for Lowes in Cape Girardeau who enjoyed hunting and woodworking. He was married to Cindy Crumley and had three children: Caleb Crumley of Scott City and Cole Crumley and Rylee Crumley, both of Benton.

About 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jackie Crumley was walking north on County Road 401, one mile south of Benton, when he was struck by a northbound vehicle, according to the patrol’s investigation. The vehicle fled the scene.

Crumley was pronounced dead at 8:05 p.m. Monday. His death is the 50th fatality for the highway patrol’s Troop E area this year.

Walter expressed his department’s appreciation for tips received in the case and for the efforts of local law enforcement and the highway patrol.

“I really want to thank all those folks for doing a great job,” Walter said. “One person can’t do this. It was definitely a team effort.”

The Sikeston Standard-Democrat contributed to this story.

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