Warsaw Teen Injured In Benton County Collision
A Warsaw teenager was injured in a two-vehicle accident that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Benton County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a northbound 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, driven by a 16-year-old male from Warsaw, was on Route MM (Wildcat Drive), north of Westwind Lane just after 4 p.m., when the Dodge passed a northbound 2002 Chevy Trailblazer, driven by a 17-year-old male from Warsaw.
The Dodge struck the Chevy and the Dodge ran off the right side of the roadway, overturned and struck a utility pole and a fence.
A passenger in the Chevy suffered moderate injuries, and was transported by Warsaw-Lincoln EMS to Bothwell Regional Health Center for treatment.
The Chevy had minor damage, while the Dodge had extensive damage and was towed from the scene.
Benton County Deputies assisted the Patrol.