Wednesday Accident Leaves Excelsior Springs Man With Serious Injuries

 

A lunchtime accident Wednesday in Clay County has left an Excelsior Springs man with serious inquires.

According to the accident report from Troop A of the Highway Patrol, 59-year-old Excelsior Springs resident Jay R. Einerson was driving a 2013 Chevy on northbound I-35 at mile-marker 16 in Clay County at 12:30 Wednesday afternoon when he changed lanes and hit the rear end of a 2013 Kenworth tractor-trailer.

Einerson was reportedly wearing a seat belt at the time but still suffered serious injuries. He was transported by Liberty Fire to Liberty Hospital for treatment.