Polo Man Injured in Ray County Crash Wednesday

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A Polo man suffered injuries in a Wednesday morning crash in Ray County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred around 9:13 Wednesday morning on Route D, east of Mays Road, as 44-year-old Jeremy S. Gurwell headed eastbound.

Troopers report 22-year-old Polo resident Tayler J. Harrah was towing Gurwell’s vehicle, began slowing and was struck from behind by Gurwell after he was unable to stop.

Authorities say both vehicles went off the right side of the road, overturned, and struck a ditch.

Gurwell suffered minor injuries and sought treatment at Liberty Hospital.

Troopers listed no injuries for Harrah.