Around 4:30 pm The Missouri State Highway Patrol along with the Bates County Sheriffs Office and Butler Fire Department all responded to a 1 vehicle accident on F Highway 0.1 miles West of business 49 Highway in Passaic Missouri.
The accident occurred when the 2013 Ford driven by 32 year old Robert V. Smith of Deepwater, Missouri was traveling Eastbound on Route F when he lost control and traveled off the left side of the roadway striking a utility pole and tree before coming to rest.
A injury update on this accident was unavailable at this time by the Missouri State Highway Patrol but initial reports are Mr. Smith could of possible had a medical issue before crashing.
The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Don's tow of Butler, Missouri.