Truck Crashes, Passengers Thrown Clear | Jefferson City News

At 12:08 AM on a Sunday, a terrifying crash unfolded on Texas Road in Pulaski County — a Toyota Tacoma veered off the road twice, crashing into trees and a ditch, flinging its two occupants clear. Both the 25-year-old driver from St. Robert and her 24-year-old passenger from Weatherford, Texas, suffered severe injuries and were airlifted to University Hospital. Neither was wearing a seatbelt — a sobering reminder of how critical basic safety can be. Authorities are investigating what caused the truck to leave the roadway, while everyone hopes for full recoveries amid this heartbreaking weekend tragedy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa43b0dc2c4b1ac1