West Plains, MO. – A Willow Springs resident was involved in an accident near West Plains, and both injuries and criminal charges have come about as a result.
This event took place on Saturday, January 6th, at roughly 1:15 a.m. David Fine, a 49-year-old from Willow Springs, is reported as having been driving a Ford F150 eastbound on Highway CC, when he ran off the roadway and struck a field driveway.
The damage to the vehicle was minor, and Fine himself suffered only minor injuries. However, an arrest report indicates that Fine was found in possession of a controlled substance and will face a felony charge of Possession of Meth, and a misdemeanor charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Fine was taken to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains for treatment, but reports show he has since been released.
Investigation on this crash and arrest were performed by Trooper A.K. Falterman of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop G.