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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