Thursday, December 20, 2018

Update: 4 pedestrians injured after being struck by drunk driver in Harrisonville

On 12/19/18 around 6:55pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Harrisonville Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle that had struck a group of pedestrians around the area of Oakland Street just north of Garden Drive in Harrisonville.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2017 Dodge Journey driven by 48 year old Gretchen A. Otterberg of Harrisonville, Missouri was northbound on Oakland Street and struck 4 pedestrians who were walking in the roadway.

The four injured were 9 year old Andrew Holloway. 42 year old Patricia L. Holloway both of Harrisonville, Missouri. 63 year old Marcelino N. Huamani-Alhuay and 60 year old Ysabel V. Leyua-Inocente both of Lima, Peru.

All four sustained serious injuries in this accident and all four were transported to KU Medical Center for treatment.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene for suspicion of drinking and driving. 
The 9 year old child was released from the hospital early Thursday morning. We ask you keep the victims in your prayers.


Mid America Live News will update when and if charges are filed in this incident.



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*Disclaimer: Accident reports are courtesy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and are a matter of public record no matter the age of a occupant involved.




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