May 10, 2021

Missouri man hospitalized after SUV strikes pole

Posted May 10, 2021 8:00 AM

CLINTON COUNTY—A Missouri man was injured in an accident just before 9p.m. Saturday in Clinton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1989 Ford Explorer driven by James L. Atkins, 20, Kearney, was westbound on Southeast 20th at Southeast Sunset Lane one mile west of Holt.

The driver intentionally failed to negotiate a curve, according to the MSHP. The SUV struck a pole.

Holt EMS transported Atkins to Liberty Hospital. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.