Caledonia driver sustains injuries in St. Francois County crash

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, MO – A 31-year-old Caledonia driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Hazel Run Road late Monday night.

Eric W. Cook was traveling west on Hazel Run Road in a 1996 Toyota Tundra, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. He lost control of the vehicle causing to skid over the center line and overturn. The accident happened east of Hillsborough Road around 11:48 p.m.

Cook was transported to Mercy Hospital South for moderate injuries. He was not wearing a seat belt.

The Toyota was totaled.

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