Aug 19, 2020

Missouri woman hospitalized after crash during chase

Posted Aug 19, 2020 10:47 AM

CLINTON COUNTY—One person was injured in a crash just after 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in Clinton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported Lathrop Police were in pursuit of a 2016 Honda CRV driven by Angela J. Portell, 43, Kansas City, Mo., was westbound on MO 116 in Lathrop.

The driver failed to negotiate a curve. The Honda traveled off the road, crossed another road and struck a fence. Tri-County ambulance transported Portell to Cameron Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Authorities have not reported what prompted the chase.