ATCHISON COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 10a.m. Monday in Atchison County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2000 GMC Sierra driven by Ruben A. Bankston, 39, Silsbee, TX, was northbound on U.S. 59 one mile north of Tarkio.
The driver lost control on the snow covered road. The pickup traveled off the left side of the road and struck two utility poles.
Atchison-Holt Ambulance transported Bankston to Fairfax Community Hospital. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.