Slater Man Injured in Saline County Rollover

A Slater man was injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday evening in Saline County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a westbound 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, driven by a 21-year-old man from Slater, was on Highway 240, east of Primrose Avenue just after 7 p.m., when the driver failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the roadway. The VW then struck a utility pole and rolled, coming to rest on its wheels.

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The man suffered serious injuries and was transported to University of Missouri Medical Center by Saline County EMS.

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The Jetta was totaled.

21-year-old Griffin T. Moore was later arrested by the Patrol at 8:55 p.m. He now faces a charge of driving while intoxicated. Moore was released for medical treatment.

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Filed Under: DWI, Griffin T. Moore, Saline County, Slater

Categories: Accidents