Sunday, June 21, 2020

Adrian man escapes serious injury in early morning Bates County Crash

On 6/21/20 around 4:40am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's deputies and Butler Fire Department responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri 52 Highway at Route K west of Butler.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2002 Ford F-150 driven by 44 year old Jerry W. Pitts of Adrian, Missouri was traveling west bound on Missouri 52 Highway when he traveled off the roadway in a curve striking a MoDot chevron sign and post. The vehicle crossed K Highway and struck a woven wire fence and a wooden post before coming to rest in a field.

Mr. Pitts sustained moderate injuries in this accident but he refused medical treatment on scene.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the crash by Adrian Tow. 




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