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La Monte Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle
A La Monte pedestrian was injured after being struck by a car early Saturday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 28-year-old Thad M. Mesek of La Monte was the driver of a southbound 2003 Chevrolet on Missouri 127 at Front Street at 1:15 a.m. Dec. 21 when the Chevy struck a pedestrian, identified as 33-year-old Lewis R. Neal of La Monte, who was in the roadway.
The Chevy then traveled off the roadway and hit a culvert.
Neal was transported by PCAD to Western Missouri Medical Center with moderate injuries.
Mesek was arrested at 1:47 a.m. for DWI resulting in serious physical injury, and no valid driver's license. He was taken to the Pettis County Jail on a 24-hour hold.
Pettis County deputies assisted the Patrol at the scene.
Randy Kirby
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