A Houston woman was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon in an accident about two miles north of Cabool on U.S. 63.
Cpl. Stacy Crewse said a southbound 2001 Ford Explorer driven by a 78-year-old woman experienced tire failure, overturned and ran off the roadway at about 4:30 p.m.
The woman, who was not identified by the patrol, was flown from the scene near U.S. 63 and Orchard Road to Cox South in Springfield. The highway was closed for a time as first responders prepared for the helicopter landing.
She was not wearing a seat belt, the patrol said.
Assisting at the scene were Tprs. Jason Sentman and Nathan Poynter, as well as the Cabool Fire Department. The vehicle was totaled.
Praying that she is ok. 🙏