A medical condition contributed to a traffic accident on a private drive near Clarksdale Wednesday morning.

According to the crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 62-year-old John Overturf of Clarksdale lost consciousness because of a medical condition.  His vehicle hit a tree along a gravel driveway near SW Highway P west of Clarksdale.

Mr Overturf was transported to Mosaic Life Care with moderate injuries.  He was listed in stable condition Thursday morning.