Miami man seriously hurt early Sunday in 1-vehicle crash

Sunday, May 31, 2009
By ERIC CRUMP/Editor

A Miami man was seriously hurt early Sunday, May 31, in a one-vehicle crash in Saline County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report.

Derek M. Eddy, 20, was taken by air ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia, according to the report.

The accident occurred about 12:35 a.m. as Eddy was traveling westbound on Route C about three-quarters of a mile west of the intersection with Route O.

The 1998 Pontiac he was driving went off the right side of the road, struck a culvert, became airborne and came to rest in the ditch, troopers said.

Eddy was wearing a safety belt, according to the report. The investigation continues, troopers said.

Contact Eric Crump at marshalleditor@socket.net

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is there any information as to Mr.Eddy's condition at the time of the accident i.e. intoxicated or not?

-- Posted by BigPoppi on Fri, Jun 5, 2009, at 6:24 AM