Friday night wreck injures woman from Joplin

A Friday night crash on Highway 86 in Stark City in Newton County resulted in injuries to a local driver.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident took place when a westbound  2010 Kia Soul driven by 42-year-old Wendy A. Barkfelt of Joplin traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree.

The accident happened around 8:45 Friday night.

Barkfelt was transported by Newton County Ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

The Highway Patrol reports she suffered moderate injuries.