Cole Camp Man Injured After Crashing in Sedalia
A Cole Camp man was injured in a one-vehicle accident that occurred early Sunday morning in Sedalia.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a southbound 2012 Acura TSX, driven by 20-year-old Hawk F. Hagston of Cole Camp, failed to stop for Sedalia Police and failed to maintain his lane. And at 17th and Osage, the Acura went airborne, skidded and struck a tree.
Hagston suffered minor injuries and was transported by PCAD to Bothwell Regional Health Center for treatment. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, which was just after 2 a.m.
The Acura had extensive damage and was towed by Don's Truck Towing.
According to Sedalia Police, an officer attempted to stop a silver Acura after it ran a stop sign at 13th and Ohio.
The vehicle accelerated and attempted to flee. While attempting to flee the area, the vehicle struck a tree near 17th and Osage and the car was disabled. The driver, 20-year-old Hawk Frederick R. Hagston of rural Cole Camp, was arrested. Drug paraphernalia was located in his pocket.
A computer check through Joint Communications revealed the suspect was wanted on an outstanding Pettis County warrant. Hagston was transported to Bothwell Regional Health Center by PCAD for medical treatment.
A request for the charges of driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, possession of drug paraphernalia, no proof of insurance and resisting arrest were submitted to the prosecutor.
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