Aug 07, 2022

Missouri teen injured after he falls asleep while driving

Posted Aug 07, 2022 4:00 PM

ANDREW COUNTY—A Missouri teen was injured in an accident just after 1:30a.m. Sunday in Andrew County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Chevy Silverado driven by Derrick P. Taylor, 19, Rea, was northbound on Route M four miles north of Flag Springs.

The driver fell asleep. The pickup traveled off the road and struck trees. A private vehicle transported Taylor to Mosaic Life Care. He was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.