Overnight Accident sends teen to hospital

Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Cass County EMS and Cass County Sheriff's Department responded to a 1 vehicle accident last night around 11:35pm. This accident was in Bates County around County Road NW 17402 and Nelson Road around Drexel. The accident occurred when The 2002 Cavalier driven by Jessica N. Smith 16, of Drexel Missouri was traveling Southbound on Nelson Road when she failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of County Road NW 17402 went across the road and struck a ditch. Smith was wearing a seat belt and recieved moderate injuries. She was transported to Cass County Medical Center by Ambulance. The vehicle recieved extensive damage and was towed from the scene by Don's Tow here in Butler.