Two local residents hurt in wreck

Two Wright County residents suffered moderate injuries in a one vehicle accident that took place at 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, Jesse Jones, 47, of Mansfield, and Manuel Stolsmark, 30, of Mountain Grove, were driving what is described as a homemade off-road vehicle.

The crash took place when the vehicle, which was being driven in a northbound direction, traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.

According to the report, neither Jones or Stolsmark were wearing a safety device.

Both Jones and Stolsmark were taken by personal vehicles to Cox South Hospital in Springfield. The accident took place on Oetting Road, four miles north of Mansfield.