Region briefs 10/27/03

Perryville man injured in two-car wreck

A 26-year-old Perryville, Mo., man was injured in a two-car accident early Sunday morning on Perry County Highway 51 near Alma, Mo. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Todd Koester received moderate injuries when he lost control pulling onto the highway and was struck by a vehicle driven by Jeremy Zahner, also of Perryville. Koester was taken to Perry County Memorial hospital by ambulance.

Vehicle blocking roadway leads to crash, injuries

Kenny Rodgers, 25, of St. Mary, Mo., received minor injuries when he struck a vehicle blocking the roadway on Perry County Highway 51 early Sunday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. He was taken by ambulance to Perry County Memorial Hospital.

Car strikes bridge, runs off road in traffic accident

Bradly Ruppel, 23, of Jackson, received minor injuries Saturday night when his car struck a bridge abutment on Highway D, three miles north of Jackson, and traveled off the right side of the road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. He was taken by ambulance to St. Francis Medical Center.

Minor injuries received in early morning accident

Jason Nance, 27, of Cape Girardeau, received minor injuries when the vehicle he was driving left Interstate 55 and overturned seven miles north of Fruitland early Sunday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. He was taken by private vehicle to Southeast Missouri Hospital.

-- From staff reports