Carrollton Teen Hurt After Rear-Ending Holt Truck Driver

A Carrollton teen was left with serious injuries Wednesday morning after rear-ending a Holt truck driver in Johnson County.

According to the accident report from Troop A of the Highway Patrol, 60-year-old Holt resident Damon P. Hercules was driving a 1995 International 8100 on westbound U.S. Highway 50 at northwest 361st Road in Johnson County at 7:38 A.M. Wednesday when he slowed to make a left turn into a crossover.

When he slowed his vehicle was struck from behind by a 2006 Chevrolet 2500 being driven by 19-year-old Carrollton resident Dillon A. Staton.

Staton was wearing a seat belt but still suffered serious injuries. He was taken by Johnson County EMS to Western Missouri Medical Center. Hercules was not wearing a seat belt and suffered minor injuries. he was taken to Western Missouri Medical Center by private vehicle.