JOHNSON COUNTY ACCIDENT INJURES FIVE

September 17, 2009

Norma Hunting, 59, of Centerview, Missouri, Dustin Bowles, 26, Jennifer Hosiner, 34 and infant Sadie Bowles all of Lee's Summit, Missouri, were injured when a 1992 Nissan driven by Cecil Barker crossed the center line on Missouri 131 in Johnson County on Monday night.

Cecil Barker was transported by Air Flight to KU Medical Center after his vehicle crossed the center line and struck three other vehicles before coming to rest. The additional parties were taken by ambulance to Centerpoint Medical center where they were treated for minor injuries.

According to a report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A, Barker crossed the center line and struck Hunting's 2005 Dodge head on. Barker continued traveling south and sideswiped a vehicle driven by Gene Martin of Bates City, Missouri. Barker continued on and struck a third vehicle head on, which was driven by Dustin Bowles. Barker continued down the right side of the road before coming to rest there.

The investigation continues and charges are pending against Cecil Barker.