Lexington Teen Suffers Serious Injuries in Tuesday Crash

Troopers report a Lexington teen suffered injuries in a Lafayette County crash around 9:10 Tuesday evening.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred on Highway 13, north of Long Grove Road, as a vehicle driven by 18-year-old Grant S. Young drove northbound.

Authorities say Young failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the road, and struck a tree.

Young suffered serious injuries and sought treatment at Centerpoint Medical Center.

Troopers say Young was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.