The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2004 Chevrolet driven by 21 year old Justin D. Cooper of Butler, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve causing the vehicle to become airborne traveling through a fence, ditch and field before coming to rest.
Mr. Cooper sustained moderate injuries in this accident and he was transported by private vehicle to Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler for treatment.
A passenger in the vehicle 38 year old Jesse F. Wilbanks of Freeman, Missouri was seriously injured in this crash and he was transported by ambulance to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.
The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Don's Tow and Recovery of Butler, Missouri.
After the accident Mr. Cooper was arrested for 1.)Driving While Intoxicated 2.)Careless and Imprudent Driving Involiving a Accident 3.)No Seat Belt 4.)No Insurance 5.)Leaving the scene of a accident with serious physical injury.
He was citied with all these violations and released to seek medical treatment for his injuries.
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