A person who allegedly stole a car and drove the wrong way on the road, caused a truck accident that injured six people.

The driver of the truck was speeding away from police and driving the wrong way on U.S. 71. Police were following the vehicle because it had been called in as stolen. Officials found the alleged suspect while he was trying to break into another vehicle.

When he saw the police were onto him, he fled the scene. The chase ended with the truck causing a major accident. Officials have said that the injuries caused in the accident were all non-life threatening.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Springfield truck accident lawyers of Strong-Garner-Bauer by calling 417-887-4300.

A man from Sunrise Beach was injured after a car and semi-truck accident on Highway 65.

The 61-year-old man was driving a GMC at 8:30 a.m. on May 24 when he attempted to cross the highway. When he was in the middle of the intersection he was struck by a semi-truck, which caused his vehicle to go off the side of the road.

The man was wearing a seat belt and suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital to be treated.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a semi-truck accident, contact the Springfield truck accident lawyers of Strong-Garner-Bauer by calling 417-887-4300.