Dec 12, 2023

Mo. man injured after pickup swerves, strikes ditch

Posted Dec 12, 2023 9:00 AM

ANDREW COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 9a.m. Monday in Andrew County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1998 Dodge Ram driven by Joseph G. Montgomery,80, Oregon, was northbound on Business 71 just north of Savannah.

The driver swerved to avoid a collision with a stopped vehicle. The pickup traveled off the north side of the road and struck a dich.

Andrew County EMS transported Montgomery to Mosaic Life Care. He was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.