Houston man injured in Pettis County accident
A 35-year-old man from Houston,Texas suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle accident Tuesday, May 26, in Pettis County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the man was driving a 2025 Kentworth Tractor Trailed eastbound on Route D east of McGruder Road when he ran off the roadway, overturned and struck a mailbox.
It is unknown if he was wearing a seat belt. He was transported to University Hospital of Columbia by EMS.
Two hurt in collision in Benton County
Two drivers suffered minor injuries in an accident Sunday, May 24, in Benton County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 4:40 a.m. when a 2016 GMC Canyon driven by a 38-year-old from Cole Camp was pulling out of a driveway in the 32000 block of Highway 52.
The GMC collided with a 2017 F-250 driven westbound by a 64-year-old male from Platte City.
Both drivers were wearing a seatbelt and transported by Benton County EMS to Bothwell Regional.
Compiled by Joe Andrews.
