Six persons sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate in an accident on Elk's Drive, just south of TT highway around 4 p.m. this afternoon. According to the MSHP report, a 2000 Ford driven by Kyle T. Roderick, 14, of Freeman Mo. left the roadway, struck a utility pole and came to a rest after striking a tree.
Passengers in the vehicle included Austin K. Baumgardner, 15 of Butler; Kyle S. Boulais, 14, also of Butler; Haley L. Cox, 13, of Collins, Mo; Zoe E. Hactor, 12, of Butler and Brian M. Spear, 14, of Freeman Mo.
All were transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment. The Missouri Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Butler Police Department, the Bates County Sheriff's Department and the Butler Fire Department.
The vehicle was totaled; the report indicates that one passenger was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.
