Greene County, MO (May 16, 2026) – An 18-year-old man from Ash Grove suffered serious injuries on Friday afternoon following a rollover crash on U.S. Rte 60 near Rogersville in Greene County.
The accident happened at about 4:45 p.m. on May 15, about two miles west of Rogersville. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a truck driven by the 18-year-old was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed when it changed lanes and collided with an SUV traveling in the same direction.
Investigators said the truck driver then lost control of the vehicle. The truck traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck the ground, and overturned multiple times.
During the rollover, the driver was ejected from the truck and suffered serious injuries. Additional details regarding other people involved in the collision have not been made public. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
We are thinking of those injured as they receive medical care.
Why Vehicle Ejections Often Lead to Severe Injuries
Vehicle ejections are among the most dangerous outcomes in rollover crashes because occupants may strike the ground, roadway, or other objects outside the vehicle. The force of multiple rollovers can greatly increase the chance of serious injury.
Investigators often review seat belt use, vehicle speed, and the sequence of rollover events after these crashes. Lane changes and loss of control are also commonly examined to determine how the vehicle left the roadway.
Roadside terrain can affect how a vehicle overturns after leaving the pavement. Embankments, soft ground, or sudden elevation changes may contribute to repeated rollovers. Vehicle damage and ejection distance are frequently analyzed to help reconstruct how the crash unfolded.
