Freightliner into Tree Causes Injury to Driver in Carroll County

A Freightliner being driven in Carroll County by a Florida resident hit a tree causing an injury to the driver.

According to a report from the Missouri Highway Patrol, 40-year-old Steven N. Oberheim of Mount Dora, Florida was driving a Freightliner on J Hwy when the vehicle crossed the center line and exited the left side of the roadway at 2:50 am east of US-65.

The vehicle struck a tree causing moderate injuries to Oberheim who was wearing a safety device.

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene and Oberheim was taken to Carroll County Memorial.