23-year-old woman injured in rear-end crash on westbound I-255

ST. LOUIS, MO – A 23-year-old woman from Kewanee, IL was injured in a rear-end accident on westbound I-255 on Sunday night.

According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Isidro Martinez, 52, was traveling west on I-255 in a 2001 Ford F150. Brian C. Moeckel, 40, was also traveling west on I-255 in a 2019 RAM 1500 when he became distracted and rear-ended the Ford. The accident happened west of Old Highway 231 around 7:55 p.m.

A passenger in the Ford, Irene Martinez-Bermudez, was transported to Mercy Hospital South for minor injuries.

Both drivers and the injured passenger were wearing seat belts.

The RAM sustained moderate damages and the Ford sustained minor 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 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 against distracted 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.