Early morning accident east of Bulter

A Columbia Mo. man sustained minor injuries in an accident at just before 6 am this morning on route H, 1 mile west of route BB. According the MSHP report, the 1994 Chevrolet driven by Ralph E. Patrick, 27, of Columbia traveled off the right side of H highway and struck a tree. The vehicle was totaled. The report shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt and charges are pending.