JEFFERSON COUNTY, MO – A 21-year-old High Ridge man was injured after he crashed into a utility pole on Rock Creek Road early Wednesday morning.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Joseph M. Zink was traveling westbound on Rock Creek Road east of Kreienheder Drive in a 2007 Ford Focus. He traveled off the left side of the road and struck a utility pole around 1:10 a.m.
Zink was transported to SSM Health St. Claire Hospital for minor injuries. He was wearing a seat belt.
The Ford sustained moderate damages.
It is unclear why Zink traveled off the road.
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