Thursday 4th December 2025

Four men suffered minor injuries in a rollover Utility Task Vehicle crash in Lafayette County on Saturday.

A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says the crash occurred as 40-year-old Richard Brown, of Odessa, reportedly was operating the Side-by-Side in a careless and imprudent manner, driving in circles, which caused the vehicle to overturn.

Brown reportedly refused treatment, while a passenger- 28-year-old John Jones Jr., of Kansas City,- was treated and released at the scene. Passengers- 30-year-old Brent Shane, of Odessa, and 39-year-old Shawn Solace, of Kansas City- were transported by E.M.S. to Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence for treatment. Jones and Solace reportedly were not wearing safety devices.

The crash happened at 11:30 p.m. on Varner Road at Eads Road.