Pulaski County, MO (June 26, 2026) – Two people were seriously hurt after a pickup truck overturned along Route P west of Highway 17 in Pulaski County late on Wednesday night.
The wreck happened at about 11:37 p.m. on June 24. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 37-year-old man from Camdenton was driving westbound when his truck left the roadway, struck a concrete embankment, and overturned.
The driver and a 23-year-old woman from Dixon were both taken to Lake Regional Hospital by ambulance with serious injuries. Investigators reported the driver was wearing a seat belt at the time. It was not known whether the passenger was restrained.
The cause of the wreck remains under investigation as additional information is gathered.
Our thoughts are with the two people receiving treatment, and we wish them a full and speedy recovery.
Why Leaving the Roadway Can Increase the Risk of a Vehicle Overturning
When a vehicle departs its travel lane, the risk of rollover can increase significantly, especially if it strikes a fixed object or uneven ground. Concrete embankments, ditches, and steep shoulders can cause a vehicle to become unstable, increasing the likelihood of an overturn.
Safety investigators often examine roadway conditions, tire marks, vehicle speed, and the path the vehicle traveled before leaving the pavement. They may also review seat belt use, vehicle damage, and mechanical components to better understand what happened. These findings can help identify contributing factors and support future roadway safety improvements to reduce similar rollover crashes.
