Bates County News

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Vehicle Fails to Stop, Strikes Bates County Sheriff's Deputy Vehicle

 


At approximately 630pm Jan. 7th, a Bates County Sheriff’s deputy had just exited off I49 at Adrian.   The Deputy was stopped at the stop sign getting ready to turn onto 18 Highway.  The Deputy’s patrol vehicle was struck by a vehicle who had exited I49 and failed to stop.  

The Deputy was not injured nor was the driver of the other vehicle.    The Missouri State Highway Patrol was called to investigate the accident and was assisted by Adrian Police Department.

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