Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Tree In Crawford County
Sun, 11/20/2022 - 8:55pm
Two Crawford County residents had injuries Sunday on Czar Tower Road, six miles south of Berryman.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the driver fell asleep.
Charles D. Hedrick, 61, Steelville, was driving a 2018 Ford F-150 around 1:47 p.m. when he fell asleep, drove off the road and struck a tree.
Hedrick had moderate injuries.
Wanda Hedrick, 86, Steelville, was a passenger and had serious injuries.
She was taken to Phelps Health in Rolla.
Both occupants were wearing seat belts.