Man seriously injured in Cole County crash after falling asleep

Published January 20, 2023 7:17 AM

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Gregory D. Trout, of Blue Springs, is recovering from serious injuries after a crash in Cole County on Thursday.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash happened around 2:00 p.m. on U.S. 54 near Gray Rd.

According to troopers, Trout was traveling eastbound on U.S. 54 when fell asleep, traveled off the right side of the road, and hit a mailbox and several trees. Trout also wasn't wearing his seat belt according to the report.

Troopers say Trout was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia

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