Driver in Highway 163 crash was allegedly drunk, is now facing multiple charges

UPDATE 7/9/16: The driver, Mark Haden, is now in fair condition after being taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Following the crash, he was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and is facing charges of driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving resulting in a crash, no insurance, no seat belt and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

ORIGINAL STORY: One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Boone County Friday night.

The crash happened on Highway 163 near Rock Quarry Road, just south of Columbia.

The Boone County Fire Protection District and Missouri State Highway Patrol restricted traffic on the two-lane highway around 10:30 p.m. Trooper Scott Ballard told ABC 17 News a truck passed a motorcycle heading north on Highway 163, and “lost control” as he made his way back over. Ballard said it will take further investigation to find out how the driver lost control, and ended up in the tall grass by the Clear Creek bridge.

Fire volunteers said the victim was able to speak with medical staff on scene.