ST. LOUIS, MO – A 17-year-old male carjacked a vehicle from a Papa John’s employee and then sustained injuries after crashing during a subsequent police chase on eastbound I-70 early Wednesday morning.
According to 5 On Your Side News, the 17-year-old held a 30-year-old Papa John’s employee at gun point and demanded he hand over his car keys. The carjacking occurred at 201 N. Tucker Boulevard around 1 a.m.
Police pursued the suspect on eastbound I-70 before the teenage thief crashed just east of Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge. Police report the suspect sustained non-life threatening injuries in the crash and was transported to a local hospital.
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 car crash, 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 roads against speeding drivers 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.
