Accident in Butler, car fire in Adrian

The Adrian Fire Department and local authorities responded yesterday evening to a pickup fire on northbound 71 at the Adrian exit ramp. The vehicle was was total loss and there were no injuries.

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An minor injury accident was reported by the Missouri Highway Patrol last night at 10:32 pm at the 71 highway and the west 52 exit ramp. The accident occurred as a 2008 Mercury driven by Richard D. Frazier of Wheaton, IL failed to yield to a westbound 2008 Chevrolet driven by Kyie D. McLay of Butler. Both vehicles had extensive damage and were towed from the scene. A passenger in the McLay vehicle, Kassity L. McLay also had minor injuries. Charges are pending.