Sullivan Man Falls Asleep Behind Wheel, Vehicle Strikes Tree
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 10:14pm
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a Sullivan man fell asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle, which struck a tree.
Serious injuries were suffered as a result of the crash.
The accident occurred around 4:10 p.m. on Chapel Hill Road, south of Highway K in Franklin County.
Christopher M. Viehland, 27, was driving a 1998 Chevrolet 1500. The highway patrol said he fell asleep, crossed the center line and went off the left side of the road.
Viehland was wearing a seat belt.
His vehicle had total damage.