HOUSE SPRINGS, MO (JEFFERSON COUNTY) – A 23-year-old passenger was injured after a single-vehicle crash in Jefferson County yesterday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The accident happened on westbound Highway MM, near Randy Road, at 6:30 a.m., when the driver of a 2010 Ford Fusion, 22-year-old Cedar Hill man James M. McDowell, went off the right side of the highway.
The vehicle collided with a drain, then went airborne.
23-year-old Desteny L. Ennis, also of Cedar Hill, was taken to Mercy Hospital South for the treatment of minor wounds. She was reportedly not wearing her seatbelt.
McDowell, who was wearing his seatbelt, was not reported as hurt.
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 advocate for safer Missouri 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.
