The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2019 Kenworth tractor trailer driven by 55 year old Kevin L. Russell of Ava, Missouri traveled off the roadway, driver overcorrected before returning to the roadway beginning to skid before overturning onto the roadway.
Mr. Russell sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by Bates County EMS to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The accident caused a major headache as some drivers were stuck in the mess for several hours. The semi truck was towed from the scene of the accident by J's Southland Tow.
Both lanes of southbound I-49 are reported to be open at this time. Please travel with caution!
