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Accident injures two
Monday, July 21, 2008
Two Farmington residents were injured Sunday when their vehicle went off the road in Jefferson County while trying to avoid a large bundle of foam.

According to Missouri Highway Patrol reports, Todd A. Umfleet, 34, was northbound on U.S. 67 at 5:44 p.m. when his 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt came up on a large bundle of foam in the roadway at Long Road.

Umfleet swerved to avoid the bundle and his vehicle went off the right side of the road, struck a rock wall and overturned. Umfleet received moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to Jefferson Memorial Hospital.

Also injured in the accident was Melissa A Black, 28, who received serious injuries and also was taken to Jefferson Memorial Hospital by ambulance.

According to the reports, Black was wearing a seatbelt and Umfleet was not. Damage to the vehicle was listed as total.
Published: Monday, July 21, 2008.
Updated: Monday, July 21, 2008 12:07 PM CDT
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