Accident on Smithville Lake Injures One

One man went to the hospital while another when to jail after two personal watercraft crashed on Smithville Lake on Sunday. The crash caused extensive damage to both vehicles.

The Missouri Highway Patrol reports that a Seadoo operated by Andrew Reeves from Kansas City collided with a Polaris operated by Aaron Connor of Edgerton, KS. The incident happened late Sunday afternoon about one and a half miles north east of the W Highway bridge. Both vehicles were damaged and the Polaris sank.

Reeves was not injured but Connor received moderate injuries and was transported to St. Luke’s – Barry Road.

Reeves was arrested for boating while intoxicated and careless and imprudent driving resulting in an accident, as well as not having a boater safety card. He was transported to the Clay County Detention Center.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story