One Arrested in Hwy 160 Accident Yesterday

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A two vehicle accident east of WP on 160 yesterday injured 3 people and resulted in the arrest of one of them, though he was not reported to have been a driver of either vehicle.  MSHP says the accident happened when 50 yr old Jannetta L Deoruest of Birch Tree crossed into the path of 45 yr old Denzil R Lance of Alton hitting hgis Dodge Durango and then causing both vehicles to overturn.  Both drivers were taken by ambulance to OMC for treatment of moderate injuries.  An occupant in the Deoruest vehicle, 20 yr old Seth L Thompson also of Birch Tree received minor injuries and was arrested by MSHP on 2 counts of Felony DWI Vehicle Assault.  He was released for treatment and was also transported to OMC.