Stoddard County man injured in Sunday crash

SIKESTON, Mo. — A sleepy driver had a rough awakening early Sunday morning.

At 5:50 a.m. Sunday, at the Sikeston City limits along U.S. 60, Andrew W. Sitzs, 24, of Brownwood was driving eastbound when he fell asleep, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol. Sitzs’ vehicle went into the median and overturned, ejecting the driver.

He was taken by helicopter to Saint Francis Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries.