Clinton man injured in Henry County crash

One person was injured in a one-vehicle accident on Dec. 17 in Henry County on Highway 7 one-tenth of a mile from County Road NW 701 Rd.

Derek J. Phelps, 29, Clinton, not wearing a seat belt, northbound in a 2011 Dodge Ram truck, drifted off the roadway. The vehicle struck a guardrail, rotated counter clockwise, partially crossed the center line, traveled off the roadway, struck another guardrail and came to a rest on the inside shoulder.

Derek J. Phelps experienced moderate injuries and was transported by Golden Valley EMS to Golden Valley Hospital. His vehicle was totaled and removed from the scene by Golden Valley Wrecker.

Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper J.S. Baughman investigated the accident and was assisted by Trooper B.M. Parker.