Monroe County, MO (March 15, 2026) – A man from Mexico, Missouri, was hurt after a pickup truck crash along Highway 15 in Monroe County.
The accident happened around 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, about eight miles south of Paris. According to reports, a 2016 Ford F-350 was traveling southbound on Highway 15 when it went off the left side of the road and struck a culvert.
Authorities said the truck was pulling a towed unit at the time of the crash. After the impact, the attached unit overturned and came to rest in the roadway.
The 68-year-old driver suffered moderate injuries and was treated at the scene. Officials reported that he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.
The pickup truck sustained moderate damage and was later removed from the area by a towing service.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
Why Vehicles Sometimes Leave the Road on Rural Highways
Single-vehicle crashes on rural highways often happen when a driver loses control or drifts off the roadway. These roads can include narrow shoulders, ditches, or culverts close to the pavement, which can increase the severity of a crash once a vehicle leaves the lane.
Early morning hours can also create additional challenges. Reduced visibility, fatigue, or unexpected obstacles may cause a vehicle to leave the roadway. When a truck is towing a trailer or other unit, the added weight and movement can affect stability if the vehicle suddenly changes direction.
Roadway design may also influence how these incidents unfold. Curves, uneven shoulders, or roadside drainage structures such as culverts can increase damage once a vehicle departs the lane. These factors are often reviewed after rural roadway accidents to help determine the cause of the incident.
