Joplin man arrested after DWI crash near Carthage Sunday night

A Joplin man was arrested after a two-vehicle crash Sunday night on Highway 171 near Carthage.

37-year-old Zackery Claypool is accused of merging into another vehicle near Brooklyn Heights. Claypool's SUV then traveled off the west side of the highway and struck a rock bluff.

He suffered moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

The driver of the other vehicle was not reported injured.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Claypool on suspicion of driving while intoxicated involving a motor vehicle crash, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, and no seatbelt.