WASHINGTON, MO (FRANKLIN COUNTY) – A 22-year-old woman was seriously injured yesterday morning when her vehicle rolled over in a car accident related to speeding on Old Highway 100.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 4433 Old Hwy 100 at 7:09 a.m. as Hermann woman Gwen M. Goskie was traveling too fast for conditions and was unable to round a curve in the highway.
Her 2014 Chevrolet Malibu went off the side of the road and collided with an embankment before rolling over.
She was taken to Mercy Hospital Washington for the treatment of serious injuries. Goskie was reportedly wearing a seatbelt when the accident occurred.
No other injuries were reported in the crash, which totaled the Malibu.
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 a change to a dangerous curve in the roadway 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.
