SALEM, MO (DENT COUNTY) – A 21-year-old woman was seriously injured after she collided with a tree in Dent County yesterday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The accident occurred on Highway H, about 8 miles west of Salem, near Barnitz Prong and County Road 253, at 5:32 p.m.
21-year-old Salem woman Amanda S. Beck was operating a 2006 Ford Ranger when she went off the right side of the highway and crashed into a tree.
Beck, who was reportedly not wearing her seatbelt, was taken to the hospital in Salem with severe injuries.
No other people were reported as hurt.
The Ranger was stated to be a total loss.
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 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 advocate for safer roadways 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.