West Plains, Mo. – A West Plains man has been arrested on numerous charges following a one-vehicle crash on Friday night. According to the Highway Patrol report, the crash happened two miles north of West Plains on BB Highway December 31, 2021 at 10:01 p.m.
A 2003 Chevy 1500 driven by Jason Thomas, 40, was southbound when it went off the right side of the road, striking a power pole and ejecting Thomas. He was arrested and charged with Felony Driving while Intoxicated, Felony Driving while Revoked, Careless and Imprudent Driving resulting in a Crash and No Seat Belt. Thomas was released to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains for medical treatment of serious injuries resulting from the crash.