Early Saturday morning, a serious accident occurred on Route C, one mile east of Rosendale, Missouri, involving a 2014 GMC Sierra. The crash happened at approximately 3:20 a.m., as reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Blaydan R. Basler, a 19-year-old from Savannah, Missouri, was driving the truck eastbound on Route C when he failed to manage a curve. The vehicle veered off the left side of the road, struck an embankment, and became airborne. After crossing over County Road 177, the GMC Sierra landed on its wheels off the left side of the roadway.
The truck suffered total damage and was towed from the scene by Blue Knight Towing. Basler, who was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, sustained serious injuries. He was transported by private vehicle to Mosaic Hospital in Saint Joseph for treatment.
The Andrew County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene.
Basler was arrested and accused of failing to report an accident, not wearing a seatbelt, and operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving an accident.
(This article has been updated to indicate Basler’s arrest)
