Man airlifted to hospital after crashing into multiple trees on Hwy 63

VIENNA, MO (MARIES COUNTY) – A man was seriously injured after his car went airborne and crashed into multiple vehicles on Highway 63 last night, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Highway 63, about 6 miles north of the town of Vienna, near Peaceful Valley Lane.

48-year-old Vienna man Scott D. Ross was operated a 2004 Honda Accord when his vehicle went off the side of the road. The car collided with multiple trees, then went into the air. It struck several more trees, then rolled over.

Ross, who was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt at the time, was airlifted to the hospital in Creve Coeur with severe injuries.

No other people were reported as hurt.

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