Browning, Missouri – Ransom C. Wood, 18, was seriously injured in a car crash early Friday morning on September 20, 2024, after he reportedly fell asleep while driving.
The accident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Route M, approximately eight miles north of Brookfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Wood was driving a 2003 Buick Park Avenue northbound when the vehicle veered off the road and overturned.
Wood, who was not wearing a seatbelt, sustained severe injuries in the crash. He was airlifted by LifeFlight Eagle to University Hospital for urgent medical care. The vehicle was heavily damaged and was towed from the scene by Precision Towing.
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office and Linn County Ambulance provided assistance at the scene. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
This tragic accident serves as a reminder of the dangers of drowsy driving.