A 2006 Ford hydroplaned on 71 highway this morning, causing the driver to lose control and leave the roadway which resulted in minor injuries to the driver Cynthia L. Heckadon, 51 of Archie. Also injured was passenger Darrel B. Heckadon, 19 of Adrian.
After leaving the roadway, the vehicle slid down an embankment and struck a tree. The accident happened just North of the Grand River Bridge around 6:40 a.m.
Trooper Wright of the Missouri Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Central Cass Fire Department. The MSHP report indicates that both occupants of the vehicle were wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.
