St. Louis, Missouri (December 10, 2022) – There was one traffic accident in the St. Louis area that resulted in injuries. At around 5:30 a.m. on December 9, the Missouri Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a traffic accident on Interstate 70.
A 2016 Kia Optima was traveling eastbound on Interstate 71 when the driver lost control of the vehicle, according to law enforcement. As a result, the vehicle struck the rear of a 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup west of Jennings Station Road. Both vehicles pulled out from the left side of the lane. The two vehicles then collided with the guardrail. Both vehicles were severely damaged in the accident.
Three people were injured in the accident. The victims were identified as Alexis Westmoreland, 19, Nejuan Fisher, 21, and Isaac Robinson, 54. All three victims were taken to SSM Health Depaul Hospital where they were treated for their injuries.
The accident is still under investigation.
Our thoughts are with Alexis Westmoreland, Naejuan Fisher and Isaac Robinson at this time.
Car Accidents in Missouri
Every year, car accidents occur in Missouri, injuring tens of thousands of people. Unfortunately, we have seen many people hospitalized with serious injuries as a result of crashes caused by negligent drivers. One of the most common causes of car accidents is the loss of control of the vehicle by the driver. Losing control of your vehicle while driving can have disastrous results. It only takes a moment of inattention or a sudden change in road conditions to cause an accident.
Of all the different types of crashes, those caused by the driver losing control of the vehicle are the most dangerous. When drivers lose control, they often cannot regain control before colliding with another vehicle or object. This could result in serious injury or even death.
There are many factors that can cause a driver to lose control of a vehicle. Speeding is the most common one, as it increases the chances of skidding or losing traction on the road. Other factors include distracted driving, weather conditions and equipment failure.
If you are involved in a car accident due to a driver losing control of the vehicle, it is important to seek help immediately from a skilled and fearless St. Louis car accident attorney. You may be able to recover financially for some of the damages and losses you suffered.
If you were injured in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver, our experienced personal injury attorneys in Peterson & Associates, PC can help. We offer a free consultation, call us today at 816-888-8888 to schedule your consultation. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of our clients, and we will work hard to get you the compensation you deserve.
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