(Jefferson County) One person was injured in a one vehicle accident in Jefferson County on Tuesday morning.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2007 Chevy Silverado being driven by 48-year-old Robert Haun of Dittmer was driving east on Ridge Road, west of Work Shop Lane, when he lost control of the truck and travelled off the right side of the road before striking a tree.

Haun was not injured; however, his passenger, 49-year-old Teresa Haun of Dittmer received serious injuries.

Teresa was transported by Life Flight to Barnes Jewish Hospital for treatment.

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