Semi-Truck Driver Seriously Injured in Missouri After Kenworth Fails to Navigate Curve and Overturns in Boone County

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BOONE COUNTY, MISSOURI — A semi-truck driver was seriously injured Thursday evening after his truck failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and overturned in Boone County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 5:51 p.m. on Route UU at Gillespie Bridge Road.

Truck Overturned After Leaving Roadway

According to MSHP, a 2007 Kenworth W9 was traveling north on Route UU when it failed to negotiate a curve and traveled off the right side of the road.

The semi-truck overturned, striking a road sign and an electric pole.

Driver Transported to Hospital

The driver, a 47-year-old man from Mountain View, Missouri, suffered serious injuries.

MSHP said he was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. He was transported by EMS to University Hospital for treatment.

The crash remains under investigation.

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