Fairfax Man Injured in Atchison County Crash

A Fairfax man suffered injuries in an Atchison County crash this morning.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred around 8:01 this morning on Highway 46, about nine miles east of Fairfax, as 18-year-old Kenneth E. Brion drove westbound.

Troopers say Brion crossed the center of the road, went off the south side of Highway 46, struck a ditch, became airborne, landed on the ground, continued westbound, struck an embankment, struck a fence, overturned, struck a tree, struck a power pole, became airborne, struck the ground, and finally came to a rest in a field.

Brion suffered minor injuries and sought treatment at Fairfax Community Hospital.

Authorities say Brion did wear a seat belt at the time of the crash.