Bates County News

Monday, December 9, 2024

Missouri State Highway Patrol Reports and responds to a Fatal Crash

 The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a one-vehicle rollover accident on Saturday, December 7th 

An 18-year-old male passenger from Archie was pronounced dead at the Cass Regional Medical Center on Saturday, December 7th.

The accident occurred at approximately 9:29 p.m. when an eastbound 2015 Kia driven by a 17-year-old juvenile from Archie crossed the center line of the roadway, traveled off the west side, and overturned. Both the driver and a passenger were ejected from the vehicle.

The driver a 17-year-old male from Archie was transported by Life Flight to Children’s Mercy Hospital.

A third passenger a 18-year-old male sustained minor injuries and was transported by private vehicle to Belton Regional Medical Center for Treatment.

Due to the recent change in how the Missouri State Highway Patrol reports accidents the media may no longer receive or use the names of those involved in crashes.

To see the report view:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_num=240615281



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