Fredericktown Man Injured in Accident

Jefferson Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A Fredericktown man is recovering from serious injuries sustained in an accident in Jefferson County Thursday night.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 49-year-old Charles E. Lee was driving a Jeep eastbound on Route M at Old Lemay Ferry Road at 11:29 p.m., when he traveled into a right turn only lane, traveled off the roadway onto a raised concrete island. Lee then traveled off the right side of the road and down an embankment. The Jeep struck several small trees and Lee was ejected out of the driver's door.

Lee was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital at St. Louis for treatment. He was not wearing a safety device at the time of the accident. The Jeep received minor damage.