Begey v. Parkhill Trucking Co.

HOGAN, Judge.

Asserting that her husband, Frank Be-gey, died as the result of injuries arising out of and in the course of his employment, Patricia Begey sought death and dependency benefits for herself and two minor children under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. The referee denied compensation. On appeal, the Industrial Commission reversed the referee and entered an award of compensation under § 287.240, RSMo Supp.1973. The Circuit Court of Jasper County affirmed the award. The employer and insurer have appealed.

Frank Begey was an over-the-road truck driver. The employer and insurer have…