Meadville Man And Passenger Seriously Hurt in Sunday Night Accident

A Meadville man and his passenger were left with serious injuries in a one-vehicle accident Sunday evening in Platte County.

Troop A of the Highway Patrol says 65-year-old Meadville resident Danny D. McIntyre was driving a 2011 Buick Enclave on Missouri Route 152 at the entrance ramp for I-435 at 7:35 P.M. when his vehicle went off the roadway and went airborne before striking an embankment.

McIntyre and his passenger, 24-year-old Cadet, Missouri resident Lauren E. McCracken, were both reportedly wearing seat belts at the time but both suffered serious inquires.

McIntyre was arrested by the Highway Patrol on charges of felony driving while intoxicated. He was released for medical treatment and taken by EMS to North Kansas City Hospital

McCracken was taken by EMS to KU Medical Center for treatment.