Vehicle Overturns On B Highway

A southbound vehicle, traveling B Highway, four miles south of Mansfield, ran off the left side of the roadway, struck the ditch and overturned.  The accident occurred Saturday, Oct. 20, at 12:50 a.m.

According to the report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Cody G. Carter, age 18, Mansfield, and a 16-year-old passenger,  also from Mansfield, received minor and moderate injuries, respectively, in the single car crash.  The 2003 Cadillac CTS was towed from the scene. 

Neither occupant was wearing a seat belt, and both individuals were transported by private vehicle to Cox South Hospital, in Springfield.  

The incident was investigated by Trooper D. E. Rogers. Trooper A. W. Poulson assisted.