Eldon woman hurt in Cole County crash

A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper takes measurements while investigating an accident scene. (Archive photo)
A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper takes measurements while investigating an accident scene. (Archive photo)

An Eldon woman was seriously injured in a Cole County wreck on Saturday evening.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported Cynthia J. Vernon, 62, was transported by helicopter ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia following the 6:15 p.m. crash on eastbound U.S. 54 at United Road.

The car Vernon was driving ran off the right side of the roadway, crossed United Road, struck a street sign and overturned several times, ejecting her from the vehicle. She was not wearing a seat belt, the patrol said.