A Gilman City woman was seriously injured in an accident and later arrested for driving while intoxicated and other offenses. The accident occurred at 3:15 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the Highway 13 north junction in Daviess County.
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According to the highway patrol, the crash occurred as Angela Whitlock, 41, Gilman City, and Wyatt Brewer, 17, Jamesport, were both eastbound on Highway 6.
Brewer was turning south into the MFA driveway, driving a 1995 Freightliner truck, when Ms. Whitlock attempted to pass his vehicle on the right side. The front driver side of her 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass struck the Freightliner’s front passenger side.
Ms. Whitlock’s vehicle came to rest in the driveway, facing southeast. Brewer’s vehicle came to rest in a deep ditch, east of the driveway. The Freightliner had extensive damage.
Ms. Whitlock was transported to Cameron Regional Medical Center by Daviess County Ambulance with serious injuries. It is unknown if she was wearing her seat belt. The Oldsmobile was totaled.
Brewer, who was not wearing a seat belt, was not injured.
Ms. Whitlock was arrested at 3:59 p.m. on Nov. 8 by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. She was charged with driving while intoxicated; driving while suspended; and operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manor. She was released to Cameron Regional Medical Center for medical treatment.
The accident was investigated by Cpl. V.R.E. McBride, assisted by Cpl. S.J. Cool, and Daviess County Sheriff’s Office.