WARSAW, MO — A 62-year-old man was airlifted to a Kansas City hospital after crashing into a tree on Route MM in Henry County on Saturday, Oct. 3.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at 2:10 p.m. near the Lucas community, located approximately 14 miles west of Clinton. Authorities reported that the man was traveling east when he failed to navigate a curve, which led him to veer off the road and collide with a tree.
Emergency responders indicated that the man sustained moderate injuries. The specifics regarding whether he was wearing safety gear at the time of the crash remain unclear.
Route MM was temporarily affected by the incident as authorities conducted their investigation and coordinated medical transport for the injured individual. Further details about the crash were not immediately available.