Malden, MO : Southeast Missouri man injured after an ATV crash near Malden on Thursday, January 29, 2015

A southeast Missouri man is recovering after crashing his ATV and crawling through the woods to find help.

The accident happened midday Thursday near Malden. The man in his 30s had leg problems from a previous car accident.

Malden Police Chief Jarrett Bullock says the man's wife became concerned when he didn't come back home, and several police agencies joined together in a search through the night.

Bullock says the man crawled out of the woods to Highway WW late Friday morning. He flagged down a motorist, who called the man's wife.

The man was taken to a hospital for evaluation. There was no immediate word on his condition. His name was not released.

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Southeast Missouri man crashes his ATV, then crawls through the woods to find help