Two from Montrose escape injury in two vehicle accident involving a tractor

On 6/27/18 around 5:15am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident involving a tractor near Route K just south of CR SW 600 in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1948 Oliver Tractor driven by 70 year old Elmer L. Rotert of Montrose, Missouri attempted to make a U-turn in the middle of the roadway when he was struck by a 2000 Ford F-150 driven by 51 year old Wesley A. Stettnisch of Montrose, Missouri.

Elmer L. Rotert sustained moderate injuries in this accident but he refused medical treatment at the scene of the crash.

Both vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene.