Man hurt in crash near Centralia after falling asleep while driving

July 13, 2022 8:34 AM

Published July 13, 2022 8:03 AM

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

A man was hurt late Monday morning after a crash near Centralia.

The crash happened on Highway 22 near Sappington Road around 11:45 a.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said an SUV driven by Terry L. Reno, 44, of Columbia, crossed the center line of the highway after he fell asleep.

Reno crashed into the side of an oncoming semi-truck that tried to swerve out of the SUV's way, according to the crash report.

Emergency crews took Reno by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. MU Health Care told ABC 17 News on Tuesday that Reno is in fair condition.

Troopers said Reno was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

The driver of the semi-truck wasn't hurt.

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Zachary Farwell

Zachary Farwell is the assignment editor and former senior producer at ABC 17 News.

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