Male Juvenile Injured in Pettis County Wreck

A 17-year-old male from Sedalia was injured in a one-vehicle accident that occurred Friday night in Pettis County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a westbound 2008 Toyota Avalon, driven by Ezra J. Greene of Sedalia, was on Elm Hills Blvd., east of US 65 at 10:22 p.m., when the vehicle was forced off the roadway by another vehicle in the eastbound lane. The Toyota then traveled off the roadway and struck a tree. The Toyota then returned to the roadway and came to rest.

A passenger in the Toyota, a 17-year-old juvenile male from Sedalia, suffered minor injuries, and was transported by PCAD to Bothwell Regional Health Center for treatment.

The Avalon was totaled and towed by State Fair Towing.