King City Teen Hospitalized Following Wednesday Afternoon Accident

STANBERRY, MO – A King City teen was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Gentry County Wednesday afternoon.

The Missouri Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred as 65-year old Gregory Dias of Stanberry was slowing to turn into a private drive from US 169, one half mile south of Stanberry. A 16-year old male driver from King City struck the rear of Dias’ vehicle.

The 16-year old driver was taken to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph with moderate injuries. His vehicle was totaled in the accident.