ST. PETERS, MO – A 19-year-old Wentzville driver was injured in a three-vehicle collision on westbound I-70 on Saturday afternoon.
Jordan R. Jacobson was traveling west on I-70 in a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. He rear-ended a 2000 GMC Sierra that was improperly parked on the left shoulder. The impact caused the Chevrolet to travel into another lane and hit a 2019 Toyota Rav4. Police report the accident happened east of Cave Springs Road around 1:05 p.m.
Jacobson was transported to Mercy Hospital St. Louis for moderate injuries. He and the Toyota driver were both wearing seat belts.
MSHP reports no one was in the GMC at the time of the crash.
The Chevrolet was totaled, the GMC sustained extensive damages, and the Toyota sustained moderate damages.
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 an interstate collision, 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 interstates 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.
