A man from Sparta was taken into custody following a three-car crash in which a 3-year old boy was killed.

The Missouri Highway Patrol reports 33-year-old John Clark of Sparta lost control of his car while eastbound on Highway 14 a mile east of Nixa around 4:40 Tuesday afternoon, and slid into the path of a westbound SUV, which was hit from behind by another car.  According to the report, authorities arrested Clark for alleged felony involuntary manslaughter.

Three-year-old Kohen Clark was pronounced dead at 6 p.m.

According to the report, John Clar k received treatment for moderate injuries.  His passenger, 22-year-old Katelynn Melton of Sparta, received serious injuries in the crash.  Jane Baker of Clever and two children received treatment for minor to moderate injuries.