WAFB Man Injured in NYE Crash

A Whiteman Air Force Base man was injured in a one-vehicle accident that occurred New Year's Eve in Johnson County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a southbound 2017 Hyundai Elantra, driven by 25-year-old Ahn N. Le of Whiteman Air Force Base, was at Route D and Route Y just after 7 p.m., when Le failed to stop at a stop sign, traveled across the roadway, ran off the right side and struck a ditch.

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Le suffered minor injuries and was transported to Western Missouri Medical Center by private vehicle.

The Elantra had moderate damage and was towed by Tip Top Towing.