ATCHISON COUNTY—One person was in an accident just after 8a.m. Friday in Atchison County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by Kenneth E. Brion, 18, Fairfax, was westbound on MO 46 9 miles east of Fairfax.
The van crossed the center of the road, traveled off the south side of MO 46, struck a ditch and became airborne. The vehicle continued westbound, struck an embankment, a fence and rolled into a tree and power pole. The van became airborne a second time, struck the ground and came to rest in a field.
A private vehicle transported Brion to to Fairfax Community Hospital. He was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.