Alton, MO. – An Alton man is in serious condition after the ATV he was driving was struck by a Hummer on Monday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred on Highway 19, two miles north of Alton at 2:45 p.m. on Jan. 29, 2024.
A Polaris Ranger driven by Edwin Bettis, age 63 of Alton, was attempting to make a left turn when it was struck from behind by a Hummer H2 driven by Christy Casey, age 68 of Alton. The Ranger was totaled in the crash and the Hummer received minor damage.
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Bettis suffered serious injuries in the crash and was airlifted to Cox South Hospital in Springfield for treatment. Casey was not injured in the crash.
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