By Crash News Writer 
Pettis County, MO (August 12, 2025) – A 69-year-old man was seriously injured Monday afternoon when his pickup truck overturned in Pettis County. The crash occurred at approximately 3:50 p.m. on August 11 at the intersection of Missouri Route M and Van Dyke Road.
According to reports, a 2000 Ford F-150 driven by the Versailles resident swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway. The truck ran off the road, struck a fence, and overturned. The vehicle sustained total damage and was towed from the scene by InMotion Tow.
The driver suffered serious injuries and was transported by MU Air Medical Services to the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia for treatment. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation.
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The details in this report are based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may change as more facts emerge.
- The name of the injured driver has not been released.
- Further updates, including additional findings or contributing factors, will be shared by authorities.
- For road safety and closure updates in Pettis County, check with official Missouri Department of Transportation channels.
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