Two slightly injured in Drexel crash

On Sunday around 6:40 am a two vehicle accident resulted in minor to moderate injuries for two Drexel drivers. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Chevy pickup driven by a 61 year old male struck the rear of a 2021 Dodge pickup driven by a 43 year old male resulting in the Chevy going off the roadway near 1st and Ethel streets.

Both drivers refused treatment at the scene; both vehicles had extensive damage. The MSHP was assisted by the Drexel fire department and the Bates County Sheriff's Office deputies.

Due to a policy change, the MSHP no longer provides names of victims in publicly available accident reports. Detailed reports are available with an unknown delivery time due to a severe backlog, according to the MSHP website.