ST. LOUIS, MO – A distracted driver caused a three-car crash on northbound I-270 on Friday afternoon, injuring a child in another vehicle.
Police report that 23-year-old Derrick Ford was driving 2006 Ford F150 when he struck the rear of a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe on northbound I-270 at eastbound I-70. The impact pushed the Tahoe into another lane where it struck a 2018 Chevrolet Impala.
Only one person was injured in the crash, an unidentified four-year-old child who was passenger in the Tahoe. The driver of the Tahoe was identified as 34-year-old Noah Baur.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in a interstate accident, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to fight for safer highways or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis car accident attorneys.
