ROLLA, MO (PHELPS COUNTY) – A man from Texas sustained severe injuries during a truck rollover accident near Rolla early this morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 2:35 a.m. on I-44, near Dillon Outer Road, about a mile east of Rolla, when the driver of a 2011 Kenworth Tractor went off the left side of the highway.
The driver, 55-year-old Jose Vurnias, of Rio Grande City, Texas, then collided with a cable barrier, before losing control of the vehicle. The truck rolled over onto the driver’s side, causing severe injuries to the driver.
He was taken to the hospital in Rolla for treatment.
No other injuries were immediately reported.
Vurnias was wearing his seatbelt when the crash occurred.
The truck was totaled in the collision.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to advocate for safer Missouri roadways or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis truck accident attorneys.
