Two people injured in UTV turning accident on Route K near La Belle

An accident involving a 2020 Polaris RZR resulted in serious injuries to the driver and minor injuries to a passenger on Sunday evening. The accident occurred around 8:15 p.m. on Route K, about 5 kilometers north of La Belle.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred when the Polaris, driven by 26-year-old Joseph J. Recor of Keokuk, Iowa, overturned while turning. Recor, who was not wearing a seatbelt, suffered serious injuries and was flown by medical helicopter to the University of Missouri Hospital for treatment.

Lauren Kramer, 27, of La Belle, Missouri, was a passenger in the Polaris. She suffered minor injuries and was transported to Blessing Hospital by private vehicle. She was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department and ambulance responded to the scene.

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