ST. LOUIS, MO – A 26-year-old man was injured after his 2006 Pontiac G6 collided with a 2011 Ford Ranger on westbound I-70 on Tuesday morning.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Jaycell C. Aldridge, 26, was traveling westbound on I-70 east of Lucas-Hunt Road when he lost control of his Pontiac. It went off the right side of the road and Aldridge over-corrected, which caused the vehicle to cross over the the left side of the highway and strike a median. Clayton E. Vance, 35, was unable to avoid the Pontiac and hit it with his Ford around 6:25 a.m.
Aldridge was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital St. Louis for minor injuries. He was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash.
Vance was not injured in the crash and was wearing his seat belt.
Both vehicles sustained extensive 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 a highway 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 fight against careless 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.
