Two from Adrian injured in rollover accident near Ballard

On Friday September 1st around 7:10 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and the Adrian Fire Department responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Missouri 18 Highway at BB Highway near Ballard.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2005 Dodge driven by 25 year old Tyler J. Birdwell of Adrian, Missouri traveled off the roadway and struck a sign and utility pole before overturning.

Tyler Birdwell sustained minor injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital. A passenger in the vehicle 25 year old Bethany M. Birdwell sustained serious injuries and she was transported by air ambulance to Research Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment.

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

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230474567

Photo Courtesy of the Butler Fire Department