According to witnesses, a pickup with a single occupant left the roadway, sheared a power pole and came to a rest in a cornfield, leaving the driver with what appeared to be moderate injuries.
Just before 11 pm, the Highway Patrol arrested Marvin N. Rogers, 68, of Amoret, Mo on the following counts: 1- Felony Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Offender; 2- Failure to Maintain Right Half of Roadway Resulting in an Accident; 3- No Seatbelt.
Upon clearing the scene, crews were called to replace the pole and power was restored a few hours later.
The above charges are mere accusation and not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
