Family injured in 18 highway accident

Three family members received minor to moderate injuries in a two car accident on 18 highway, about 5 miles west of Adrian yesterday. Around 12:30 p.m., a westbound GMC truck driven by Leon Smith, 56, of Peculiar made a left turn in the path of an eastbound 2003 Ford driven by Jessica L. Kendrick, 30, of Adrian.

Kendrick, along with passengers Terry C. Kendrick, 34, and Roger Foster, 4, were transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment. Smith was not injured and refused treatment at the scene. The MSHP report indicates that everyone involved was wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.

Sgt. Pitts of the Missouri Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Adrian Police Department and Adrian Fire Department first responders.