Apr 13, 2023

St. Joseph man partially ejected after SUV strikes tree

Posted Apr 13, 2023 8:00 PM

GENTRY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 6a.m. Thursday in Gentry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe driven by David A. Alexander, 49, St. Joseph, was northbound on U.S. 169 in King City.

The SUV traveled off the east side of the road, struck a utility pole, tree and the driver was partially ejected.

Grand River EMS transported Alexander to Mosaic Life Care. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.