Maryville woman faces charges after crashing electric tricycle

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 64-year-old Maryville woman was hospitalized following a single-vehicle accident involving an electric tricycle Monday afternoon.

The incident occurred around 12:35 p.m. on 282nd Street, about a mile south of Maryville. The driver, identified as Irina V. Younger, was attempting to turn right when her vehicle skidded and rolled over, causing her to hit the ground.

Authorities reported that the tricycle remained on its right side, facing west. Younger, who was not wearing safety equipment at the time of the accident, suffered moderate injuries and was transported by Nodaway County EMS to Mosaic Life Care in Maryville for treatment.

The electric tricycle suffered no damage and was handed over to a sober driver on site.

The patrol charged Younger with driving under the influence (DWI) as a prior offender and negligent and careless driving resulting in an accident.

The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office and Maryville Police Department assisted at the scene.

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