Butler man receives minor injuries in Cass county accident

Justin R. Nichols, 31, of Butler was transported to Research Hospital for treatment of minor injuries following an accident on 71 Highway, about two miles North of Archie last night. Around 10:45 p.m., Nichols was traveling Southbound and apparently fell asleep. His vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway, returned to the roadway, traveled off the right side and struck several road signs. The report shows Nichols was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident; charges are pending as the investigation continues.