I-44 fatal accident near Marshfield

Troopers say 35-year-old Jason H. Spearing of Tucson Arizona drove his SUV through the median, broke through the cables and ended up in the other lane, hitting a car driven by 26 year old Justin Burney of Marshfield. Burney died in the crash. One child in Burney’s car suffered serious injuries. Another child in his car suffered minor injuries both were transported to Cox South Hospital in Springfield. Spearing suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. All involved were wearing safety devices.