Joshua Detherage, 23, Cameron, received serious injuries in an accident that happened at about 2:02 a.m. on June 24 in Daviess County.
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According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Mr. Detherage was driving a 1991 Ford F150 westbound on Hwy. 6. About one mile east of Altamont, he traveled off the north side of the roadway, overcorrected, crossed the roadway, and traveled off the south side of the roadway. The pickup struck a tree and overturned, coming to rest on its passenger side off the south side of the roadway.
Mr. Detherage was transported by Daviess County Ambulance to Altamont, then air-lifted by life flight to Liberty Hospital. He was not wearing his seat belt.
The accident was investigated by Sgt. J.S. Johnson, assisted by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department and KAW Fire.
Mr. Detherage was arrested at 3:13 a.m. on June 24 and charged with driving while intoxicated. He was released to Liberty Hospital for medical treatment.