A resident of Springfield was injured in a freightliner crash in Saline County on Thursday.

A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident happened as an eastbound freightliner, driven by 26-year-old Matthew Hinkle, traveled off the right side of the roadway, down an embankment, onto the outer road and then struck several trees.

Hinkle, who suffered minor injuries, reportedly was treated and released at the scene.

The crash happened just before 9 p.m. at the 71.8 mile marker of I-70.