Three injured in Pettis County when young man loses control of his vehicle

Michael Dougas age 19, Jacob Haulcy age 17, and Demeitrus Scott age 21, were all injured in one car accident in Pettis County.  The accident ended with Jacob Haulcy being airlifted to University Hospital and the other boys transported to Bothwell Hospital.  According to Corporal R.S. Smith of the Missouri Highway Patrol on December 27, 2012 at approximately 1:15 am on Drake Road at Route T the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident occurred when a vehicle operated by Demeitrus Scott  failed to negotiate a curve and went off the right side of the roadway.  The vehicle then hit a ditch and an embankment before coming to a rest.  The reasons as to why the vehicle failed to make the turn are still unknown.  

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