Driver injured when SUV slams into median barrier in S St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO – A motorist was injured when his 2018 Nissan Rogue struck a median barrier on eastbound I-255 west of Highway 231 on Wednesday morning.

Bobby G. Rhine, 70, was traveling east on I-255 at about 7:45 a.m. when his Nissan slid and traveled off the left side of the interstate, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Nissan hit a median barrier, rotated, and struck the median barrier again.

Rhine was transported to Mercy Hospital South for moderate injuries. He had been wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

The Nissan sustained extensive damages.

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