Butler Woman Hurt In Sunday Crash

One person was injured in a one-vehicle accident on Nov. 17 in Bates County on Highway 52 three-tenths of a mile east of County Road 6001.

Stephanie Skinner, 36, Butler, not wearing a seat belt, westbound in a 1995 Dodge 1500, struck a deer while the driver was distracted by texting.

Stephanie Skinner experienced moderate injuries and was transported by Bates County EMS to Bates County Hospital. Her vehicle was totaled and secured at the roadside. It was unknown at the time of this accident report whether she had drivers insurance.

Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper G.J. Jenner investigated the accident.