Two from Drexel injured in early morning crash

On Monday September 4th around 4:00 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County EMS, Bates County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle accident on NW CR 8041 at NW CR 6002 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix drive by 71 year old Donald J. Robinson of Drexel, Missouri traveled through a intersection and off the roadway before hitting some trees and embankment.

Donald J. Robinson sustained minor injuries in this accident and he refused medical treatment at the scene of the accident.  A passenger in the vehicle 52 year old Melissa M. Smith of Drexel, Missouri sustained serious injuries and she was transported Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler for treatment. The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by RB Towing & Recovery from Butler.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230483378