Friday Freightliner crash injures trio from Louisiana

West Plains, MO – A Freightliner crash on Friday morning has sent the driver and two passengers to the hospital. The accident occurred on U.S. 63 near Brandsville at 10:09 a.m. on August 27. A 2022 Freightliner driven by Landen Green, 21 of Shreveport, LA, was southbound when it traveled off the right side of the roadway, striking several trees and overturning. The vehicle was totaled in the crash.

Green suffered minor injuries and his two passengers, Lauren Lear, 18, and Raichel Pardue, 21, both of Shreveport, suffered moderate injuries. Pardue was the only occupant not wearing a safety device. All three persons were taken by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains for treatment. 

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This crash was investigated by Cpl. J. Howell with the assistance of MSGT. R. Rees and Cpl. J. Wheeler of Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G.

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