Sedalia Woman Injured After Falling Asleep At The Wheel in Johnson County

A Sedalia woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday afternoon in Johnson County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a westbound 2013 Kia Sorento, driven by 88-year-old Mary E. Morgan of Sedalia, was on US 50, west of NW 151st Road just before 5 p.m., when the driver fell asleep, traveled off the road and struck a guardrail, then an embankment and a yield sign.

Morgan suffered moderate injuries and was transported by JCAD to Western Missouri Medical Center for treatment.

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The Kia had extensive damage and was towed by Tip Top Towing.

Johnson County Deputies assisted the Patrol.