A West Plains man faces DWI charges following an accident Wednesday evening south of Licking, the Missouri Start Highway Patrol said.
Tpr. Marty Wiseman said an eastbound 2000 Ford Crown Victoria driven by Jared H. Thomason failed to yield to a southbound 2017 Ram van operated by Benjamin A. Russell, 37, of West Plains, and struck it on the right side.
Thomason was arrested at the scene on DWI, careless and imprudent driving and having no proof of insurance charges. He was released to medical personnel and transported to Texas County Memorial Hospital with moderate injuries. Russell also had moderate injuries and was taken to TCMH. Wiseman said both were wearing seat belts.
Both vehicles had extensive damage.
Assisting Wiseman at the scene — at U.S. 63 and Highway P about four miles south of Licking — were Sgt. Dale Pounds, Cpl. Terry Nelson and Tpr. Jacob Sellars, the Licking Fire Department and the Texas County Sheriff’s Department.