A tragic early morning crash in Audrain County has claimed the life of a 20-year-old man from Columbia, Missouri.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred at approximately 5:43 a.m. on Sunday on 234 Eastbound. The young driver was operating a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado when he lost control of the vehicle.
Authorities say the truck first ran off the right side of the roadway before returning back onto the road. The driver then overcorrected, causing the vehicle to slide across the center line and veer off the left side of the road.
The 20-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators are still working to determine the exact cause of the crash. No other vehicles were involved.
This heartbreaking incident has left the Columbia community in shock, raising serious concerns about road safety in Audrain County — especially during early morning hours.
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