Bates County News

Friday, May 17, 2024

Butler Woman Sustains Serious Injuries in Rollover Accident in Rural Rockville

 


On May 16th around 12:50 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident at B Highway and P Highway in rural Rockville.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the westbound 2005 Chevrolet driven by 21 year old Alexis E. Dotson of Butler, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck the ground, overturned and struck a fence and tree before coming to rest.

Alexis E. Dotson sustained serious injuries and she was transported by Life Flight Eagle to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

Joe Jacobs, age 77 of Drexel

Joe Jacobs, 77 of Drexel, Missouri passed away May 7, 2025 at his home in Drexel.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 am, Monday, May 12, 2...