A freak accident in Taney County has sent the driver of an ATV to the hospital in serious condition.
The accident occurred on Prescott Road south of Kissee Mills just after 4:00 Wednesday afternoon, when a 71-year-old woman was hauling a roll of carpet which then dislodged locking the throttle. The drive tried to regain control of the ATV but overcorrected and was ejected from the vehicle after it overturned.
The woman was taken to Cox South Hospital in Springfield for treatment.
How Much Severe Weather Will the Lakes Region See This Week?
While the risk is low, the Lakes Region could see some scattered severe thunderstorms the rest of the week.
Did the Storms That Hit the Lakes Region Over the Weekend Spawn Tornadoes?
The National Weather Service has confirmed a pair of tornadoes briefly touched down in the Lakes Region Saturday night.
Longtime Area Attorney Peter Rea Passes Away
A man who served the region as both a prosecutor and judge has died.
Spillway Gates Opened at Table Rock Dam
Heavy rains that pelted the Lakes Region over the weekend caused water levels to rise which leads to a response from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Man Found in Table Rock Lake Identified
The man whose body was found in Table Rock Lake over the weekend has been identified.
