Montfort-Area Drunk Driver Hurt In Crash

A drunk driver from Montfort suffered minor injuries after crashing his vehicle into the ditch Thursday night. A Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office report says 30-year-old Cade Kirkpatrick was arrested for his 3^rd offense of drunk driving. He also faces a charge of operating after revocation and was cited with failing to maintain control of his vehicle. Officials say Kirkpatrick was driving on County Highway XX south of Montfort about 8pm. His vehicle crossed into the opposite lane before crashing in the ditch. Kirkpatrick was taken to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries and was placed under arrest at the hospital.